Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and ZTE Blade X1 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| 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 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
ZTE Blade X1 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 203 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- against 2,770 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| 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 | 330,000 |
| 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 1× 2.4 GHz, 1× 2.2 GHz, and 6× 1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 167.2 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 83.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 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 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 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 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 B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.47 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.94 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 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 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos | DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-E426B, SM-E426B/DS | — |
