In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G 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 | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | 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 slider | Touch | |
| Height | 157.89 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Width | 74.69 mm | 75.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Depth | 8.46 mm | 8.6 mm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G is narrower than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Weight | 225 g | 193 g | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is lighter than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Body Colour | Sapphire blue | Onyx black | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.577 W/kg (body), 1.557 W/kg (head) | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | 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 | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | 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) | 6.39" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 403 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 60000:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 | - |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | 4 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 106 GB | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 2.1 | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | HDR | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Nightscape capture mode, Personalized AI Beautify | Live Focus mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 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 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 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) | AI scene and object detection, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI Super Resolution, low-light enhancement technology, AI special effects | - |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Samsung S5K3M3+ | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | - |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 24 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.8 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Magic mirror | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Bokeh Mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup | Live Focus mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | AI portrait mode, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI real-time video background blurring, AI eye light | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Name (2nd Front) | OC0A10 | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.75 μm | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | 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 | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | - | Google Android | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | 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 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, 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 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, 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 | N78 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | TDD TD 3500 | 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | 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, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | 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, digital compass, gyro sensor, vibration sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 jack audio cable | Power adapter |
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