Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and Sony XPERIA 1 V. 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 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A426B/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 164.4 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 V has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Width | 75.9 mm | 71 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Depth | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 V is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Weight | 193 g | 187 g | Sony XPERIA 1 V is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Body Colour | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | Black | Khaki green | Platinum silver | |
| Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 V is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| SAR Value | 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, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.6" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1600 x 720 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels | Sony XPERIA 1 V has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Display Format | HD+ | 4K | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 V has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10, HDR remaster | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz | Sony XPERIA 1 V has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR5X SDRAM - 12 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 V has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 V has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| User Memory | 106 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.35" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor T sensor | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 2.24 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Sony XPERIA 1 V has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 24 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
| Hybrid Zoom | - | 15.6 | |
| Special Effects | Bokeh effect | HDR, Creative Look presets | |
| Camera Modes | Live Focus mode | Night mode, SteadyShot, Cinema mode, Vlog mode, Pro Video mode, Photography Pro, Photo light | |
| Light Source | Flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 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 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Object tracking, RAW image capture, Eye AF, ZEISS T Coating, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, AI Super Resolution Zoom, ZEISS Optics, up to 30 fps AF/AE, 2-Layer Transistor Pixel, S-Cinetone for mobile, External monitor live streaming |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 V has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.5" | |
| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.3 - f/2.8 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | 28 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 85 - 125 mm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 V has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA 1 V has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm | |
| 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) | 20 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.9" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 1 V has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Min Focal Length (Front) | - | 24 mm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Creative Look presets | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | Hand Gesture | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | S-Cinetone for mobile |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 V can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| 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 |
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| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | One UI | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, A-GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | 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 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | 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 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | 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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n78, n40 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n71, n77, 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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 BLE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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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 | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Hi-Res audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Music Pro |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, Game Enhancer, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, dual stereo speakers, Battery Share function |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery |
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