Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
#2087
ZTE Blade X1 5G
#2157Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Performance
83.383.5
Camera
62.347.4
Display
80.458.9
Battery
33.728.1
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
79.974.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.951.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G features a slightly larger 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A42 is powered by the Snapdragon 750 5G chipset, whereas the Blade X1 uses the Snapdragon 765G, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- Both devices have a similar camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor, but the Blade X1 has a lower resolution selfie camera at 16 MP compared to the A42's 20 MP.
- The A42 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Blade X1's 4000 mAh, although the latter supports slightly faster charging at 18W.
- Both run Android 10, but the A42 is upgradable to Android 13, offering a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
ZTE Blade X1 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 02
2021, January 26
Announced
2020, September 02
2021, January 26
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Visible Blade X1 5G
Display
Size
6.6"
6.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
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)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (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
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W 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 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
193 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / 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, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity