In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Note 10 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 Note 10 | 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 | 157.8 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Width | 74.2 mm | 75.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Depth | 9.67 mm | 8.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is narrower than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Weight | 208 g | 193 g | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is lighter than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Body Colour | Midnight black | Glacier White | Aurora green | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 1.392 W/kg (body), 1.107 W/kg (head), 2.304 W/kg (limb) | 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 | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | 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) | 6.47" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 398 ppi | - | |
Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 400000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunshine mode 2.0 | - | |
Display Features | 3D curved glass, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Reading mode 2.0 | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | 4 GB | Xiaomi MI Note 10 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 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 5 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 108 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.33" | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.69 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Field of View (FoV) | 82 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | HDR | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Full body portrait mode, Moon mode, AI smart slimming, Night Mode 2.0, Vlog mode | Live Focus mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has face detection. |
Light Source | Flash | Flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | 12032 x 9024 | - | |
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, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 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), Dynamic photos, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, 960 fps Smart audio pairing, AI lens flare, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Group photo face correction, Portrait mode background blurring, Motion tracking, Steady handheld night photography, levelling, AI rear penta camera, AI high-resolution photos, short video editing, Contrast detection focus | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Potrait camera | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 20 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/3" | - | |
Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better third camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 117 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.12 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Autofocus | - |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same resolution of the fourth camera. |
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Lens Type (4th Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better fourth camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has optical stabilisation of the fourth camera. |
Digital Zoom | 50x | - | |
Hybrid Zoom | 10x | - | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FIFTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (5th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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Pixel Size (5th Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (5th Camera) | Macro camera | - | |
Camera Features (5th Camera) | Autofocus | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 32 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.6 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Magic mirror | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Selfie panorama, AI Beautify | Live Focus mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | AI portrait mode, age recognition, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Eye light, AI feature adjustment, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, wide-angle distortion correction, camera display brightness correction | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5260 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has fast charging technology. |
Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 65 min | - | |
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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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | 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 | - | Google Android | |
User Interface | MIUI 11 | One UI | |
Payment Technology | Google Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, 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 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, 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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, 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 802.11a/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 Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, apt-X, LDAC, 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, VP8, VP9 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support, Hi-Res audio | - | |
Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | 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 | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Fast Charging, Gaming Toolbox 2.0, Mi Share | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 30W fast charger | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | - |