Side by side comparison and review of bq Aquaris X and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A426B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.5 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than bq Aquaris X. |
Width | 72.7 mm | 75.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than bq Aquaris X. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.6 mm | bq Aquaris X is narrower than bq Aquaris X. |
Weight | 153 g | 193 g | bq Aquaris X is lighter than bq Aquaris X. |
Body Colour | Midnight blue | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
IP rating | IP52 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.36 W/kg (body), 0.428 W/kg (head) | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | LTPS IPS | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than bq Aquaris X. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | bq Aquaris X has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 423 ppi | - | |
Max Brightness | 650 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology, Quantum Color +, 2.5D Glass, AF coating | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | - | |
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Processor Number | MSM8953 PRO | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | bq Aquaris X has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
MEMORY | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more RAM than bq Aquaris X. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more internal memory than bq Aquaris X. |
User Memory | 24 GB | 106 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, manual mode, RAW mode | Live Focus mode | |
Light Source | LED flash | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Largan lens, video image stabilisation, Dual-tone Flash | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better front camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Samsung S5K4H8YX | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | bq Aquaris X has better front lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 3-element | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | Beauty face | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Live Focus mode | |
Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Selfie Indicator | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3100 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than bq Aquaris X. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Adaptive Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 2160 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 21 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 130 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2160 min Playback (video): up to 34 hrs |
CELLULAR | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Google Android | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, QCP, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, AWB, ALAC, MID, WMA STD, DTS M8 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support | - |
FEATURES | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual noise reduction microphones, NXP Smart AMP technology, Wi-Fi Assist | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
OTHERS | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB 2.0 Type C-A cable | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP52 | - |