This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and SAMSUNG Galaxy A08 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G features a 6.6-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 15W charging rate, quad-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A08 features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 50MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging and IP64 dust & water resistance.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | SAMSUNG Galaxy A08 |
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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 | 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 262 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate and notch |
| Size | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 197 g |
| Build | Glossy Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray | Dark Blue, Silver, Green |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A08 The SAMSUNG Galaxy A08 has better build materials and is more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 570 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 570 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4GB or 6GB of RAM |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB or 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 10 with One UI | Android 17 with One UI 9; up to 6 major OS updates |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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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 |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
20 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has the more capable camera system with a wider 123° ultrawide camera and higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 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 (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby Atmos | None |
| 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 Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Based on the specs, it has Dolby Atmos, a gyroscope, and a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W Charging Rate | 25W Charging rate |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A08
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A08 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱19,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | December 4, 2020 | September 16, 2026 |
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