Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,050 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Weight
- 203 g
- against 235 g
- Usable Surface
- 82.1 %
- against 77.8 %
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 600,300
- against 379,800
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Technology
- PLS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 379,800 | 600,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,017 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,841 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 79.9 mm |
| Body Height | 167.2 mm | 168.8 mm |
| Weight | 203 g Best value | 235 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % Best value | 77.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate, Rugged Build |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.5 m |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | PLS LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px | 2,408 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Barometer, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.47 W/kg Best value | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.94 W/kg Best value | 1.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.23 W/kg | 1.23 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy XCover6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-E426B, SM-E426B/DS | SM-G736U, SM-G736U1, SM-G736B, SM-G736B/DS |
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