This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and realme 13+ 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G features a 6.6-inch display, 15W charging rate, quad-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme 13+ 5G features a slightly larger 6.67-inch display, 50MP main camera, 80W fast charging, IP65 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | realme 13+ 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display (720 x 1600 Pixels 266 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and Infinity-U Notch | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 395 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 600 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10+, and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g |
| Build | Glossy Plastic | Glass front, Polycarbonate back |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance | |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray | Victory Gold, Dark Purple |
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realme 13+ 5G The realme 13+ 5G has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 570 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 570 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 10 with One UI | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 |
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better performance, although the realme 13+ 5G has a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 5MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -4K Video Recording and Night Mode |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT-600, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Depth Sensor Adjunct Lens -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording, 1080p@60fps with EIS+OIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
20 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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realme 13+ 5G
Based on the specs, realme 13+ 5G has better camera stabilization with OIS and higher frame rates for rear video recording, up to 60fps. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A42 5G offers an ultrawide camera. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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realme 13+ 5G
The realme 13+ 5G has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby Atmos | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Based on the specs, it has Dolby Atmos and a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W Charging Rate | 80W Fast Charging (50% in 19 minutes) |
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realme 13+ 5G
The realme 13+ 5G has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱19,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱19,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | December 4, 2020 | October 24, 2024 |
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