In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S7 Active 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 S7 Active | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G891A | SM-A426B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 149 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Width | 74.9 mm | 75.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Depth | 9.9 mm | 8.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Weight | 181 g | 193 g | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Body Colour | Camo green | Sandy gold | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.55 W/kg (body), 1.25 W/kg (head) | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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 | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.1" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
Display Format | QHD | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 577 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | Always-on display | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | - | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.15 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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RAM | - | 4 GB | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
User Memory | - | 106 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | 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 | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | - | Live Focus mode | |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 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 |
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 S7 Active. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
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 S7 Active | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
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 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / 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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Google Android | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | 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 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 900, FDD 700a, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | 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 S7 Active | 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, barometer, gyro sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Noise Cancellation Technology | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |