Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
#2087
vivo iQOO Neo5 SE
#1414Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
vivo iQOO Neo5 SE
Performance
83.390.5
Camera
62.347.4
Display
80.488.7
Battery
33.730.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
79.986.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
51.958.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Neo5 SE has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the A42 is powered by the Snapdragon 750 5G chipset, whereas the Neo5 SE utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 870 5G, resulting in better overall performance.
- The camera setup on the A42 includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Neo5 SE boasts a 50 MP main camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A42 at 5000 mAh compared to the Neo5 SE's 4500 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 55W.
- Software-wise, the A42 runs on Android 10 with One UI 5, while the Neo5 SE operates on Android 11 with OriginOS Ocean, and the Neo5 SE also features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
vivo iQOO Neo5 SE
General
Release Date
2020, September 02
2021, December 20
Announced
2020, September 02
2021, December 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10, 650 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
55W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
193 g
189 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Black, White, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass