Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and Sonim XP8. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A426B/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 164.4 mm | 152 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than Sonim XP8. |
| Width | 75.9 mm | 79.5 mm | Sonim XP8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Depth | 8.6 mm | 18 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Weight | 193 g | 335 g | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Body Colour | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | - | |
| Protection | - | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sonim XP8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP69 | |
| SAR Value | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio, LED flashlight | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Sonim SecureAudio connector USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.6" | 5" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Sonim XP8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1600 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Sonim XP8 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. |
| Display Format | HD+ | Full HD | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more internal memory than Sonim XP8. |
| User Memory | 106 GB | 45 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better camera resolution than Sonim XP8. |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
| Special Effects | Bokeh effect | - | |
| Camera Modes | Live Focus mode | - | |
| Light Source | Flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | - |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 5 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better front camera resolution than Sonim XP8. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than Sonim XP8. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 2160 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 21 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 130 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2160 min Playback (video): up to 34 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
| User Interface | One UI | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n78, n40 | - | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | AAC, MP3, AAC +, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AAC+ v2 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, H.265, 3GPP, MP4 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, gesture | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster | Push-to-talk mode, Wi-Fi Miracast, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Glove and Wet Touchscreen Operation, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Dual Front Speaker, SOS Red Alert, XPand Interface, PTT button | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Sonim XP8 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IP69, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 |
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