Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs vivo V20 SE
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and vivo V20 SE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 4.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 379,800
- against 171,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
vivo V20 SE, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against TFT LCD
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 203 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 379,800 Best value | 171,000 |
| 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 four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 167.2 mm | 161 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 83.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, HDR, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| 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, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.47 W/kg Best value | 1.099 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.763 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.94 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.23 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | V20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-E426B, SM-E426B/DS | V2022, V2023 |
