Side-by-side technical data
Oppo A94 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Comparison between Oppo A94 and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A94, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 266 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 193 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,310 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 392,400
- against 207,915
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 775
- against 456
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,891
- against 1,541
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GM9446 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 207,915 | 392,400 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 456 | 775 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,541 | 1,891 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x Kryo 570 at 2.2 GHz and 6x Kryo 570 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,310 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Full sRGB | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.15 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.33 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | A94 | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2203 | SM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N |
