Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO U3 vs Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Comparison between vivo iQOO U3 and Samsung Galaxy F42 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, ahead on Camera.
| Category | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO U3, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 185.5 g
- against 203 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- against 2,000 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 343,150 | 379,800 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Grey, Aurora, Blue, Silver, Storm | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 167.2 mm |
| Weight | 185.5 g Best value | 203 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 82.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 460 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px | 2,408 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| 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 | 2,000 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 210 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2061A | SM-E426B, SM-E426B/DS |
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