Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)

Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). Comparing Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Samsung Galaxy A42 5G stands against Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is $199.99 and for Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is $139.99. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 18, 2026.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G	Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh
Display	6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Rear Camera	48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Price	$199.99	$139.99

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G$199.997%

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Overview

Specs Score	81 / 100	82 / 100 Better Specs
Display Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels Better Resolution
RAM	4 GB	6 GB More RAM
Front Camera	20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution	13 MP

General

Country of Origin		Vietnam
Model	Galaxy A42	SM-A156
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano SIM	Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	September 02, 2020	December 11, 2023
In The Box		Galaxy A15, USB-C Cable, SIM Tray Ejector, Quick Start Guide

Design

Dimensions	75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm	76.8 x 160.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight	193 g	200 g
Colors		Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Magical Blue, Optimistic Blue

Display

Type	Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)	Color Super AMOLED Infinity-U
Touch	Yes	Yes
Size	6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
PPI	~ 266 PPI	~ 396 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 84.3%	~ 84.3%
Features		800nits (peak)
Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch

Memory

RAM	4 GB	6 GB
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.1
Card Slot	Yes, (Hybrid Slot)	Yes, upto 1 TB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
VoLTE	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.3
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0	Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features	USB on-the-go, USB Charging	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage

Extra

GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Extra Features		4 Times OS Upgrades and 5 Years Security Updates, Knox Security

Camera

Rear Camera	48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	Panorama, HDR	Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x
Video Recording	4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)	13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v10, upgradable to v11	Android v14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G	Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570	2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G57 MC2
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes	Yes