In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A310F | SM-A426B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 134.5 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Width | 65.2 mm | 75.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Depth | 7.3 mm | 8.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Weight | 132 g | 193 g | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Pink/gold | Black | White | Gold | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.492 W/kg (body), 0.621 W/kg (head) | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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 | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Display Format | HD | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 312 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | - | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| RAM | 1.5 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| User Memory | 10.7 GB | 106 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | 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 | 13 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Panoramic pictures | Live Focus mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 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) | Quick Launch | - |
| 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) | 5 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Live Focus mode | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 840 minutes | 2160 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 840 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Playback (Music): up to 58 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 Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | 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 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Google Android | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-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 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | 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 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | 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, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | 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 | 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, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | 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, proximity sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | - | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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