Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x3 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 | HP Elite x3 | 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 | 161.8 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than HP Elite x3. |
Width | 83.5 mm | 75.9 mm | HP Elite x3 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.6 mm | HP Elite x3 is narrower than HP Elite x3. |
Weight | 194 g | 193 g | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is lighter than HP Elite x3. |
Body Colour | Graphite/chrome | HP Graphite | Graphite with chrome | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | HP Elite x3 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP67 | - | |
SAR Value | 0.602 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head) | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | |
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 | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.96" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than HP Elite x3. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | HP Elite x3 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
Display Format | QHD | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 494 ppi | - | |
Max Brightness | 550 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Features | - | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | - | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.15 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher clock speed than HP Elite x3. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher processor core quantity than HP Elite x3. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | HP Elite x3 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 | - |
MEMORY | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more internal memory than HP Elite x3. |
User Memory | - | 106 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | HP Elite x3 | 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 HP Elite x3. |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better lens aperture than HP Elite x3. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes | Low-light shots | Live Focus mode | |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | 4608 x 3456 | - | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 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) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
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 HP Elite x3. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 5-element | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Low-light shots | Live Focus mode | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4150 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than HP Elite x3. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | HP Elite x3 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi | - | |
Standby Time | 500 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1980 minutes | 2160 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has longer battery life when making calls than HP Elite x3. |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1980 min Standby: up to 500 hrs Playback (HD video): up to 13 hrs Continuous browsing: up to 14 hrs |
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 |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | HP Elite x3 | 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 | Windows 10 | Google Android | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE Advanced, 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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 29, Band 30 | 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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS | 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | 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 |
FEATURES | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, 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, pressure sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Wi-Fi Miracast, MIMO technology, Audio by B&O PLAY, Snapdragon Audio + support, 3 integrated omni-directional microphones with HP Noise Cancellation Software, ENERGY STAR certified | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
OTHERS | HP Elite x3 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to USB-A cable | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | FIPS 140-2, MIL-STD 810G, IP67 | - | |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |