Side-by-side technical data
Realme 8s 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Comparison between Realme 8s 5G and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 8s 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 8s 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 266 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- against 2,770 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 383,409 | 392,400 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 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 | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple | Black, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.9 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 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 | 405 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 90Hz, IPS LCD | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 8s 5G | 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 | 8s 5G | 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 B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| 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, MIMO | 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, EDR, HID | 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 | 2,770 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | 8s 5G | Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3381 | SM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N |
