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› Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 6GB/128GB versus Nothing Phone 3a Lite, 8GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G versus Nothing Phone 3a Lite
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 6GB/128GB | Nothing Phone 3a Lite, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 34,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| Sales | 0 - For Mar 2026 | 10 - For Mar 2026 |
| Average rating | 3.8 - 5 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Mar 2026 | 0 - For Mar 2026 |
| Views | 277 - For Mar 2026 | 182 - For Mar 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | April 2021 | October 2025 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Prism Dot Gray Prism Dot Black | White Black |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: B1, B2, B4, B5, B8; 4G FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B28; 4G TDD: B38, B40, B41; 5G FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28; 5G TDD: N40, N41, N78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G: N1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 |
| Key features | 48MP quad main camera 20MP selfie 4K video recording 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G 15W adaptive fast charging | 120Hz AMOLED display with up to 1 billion colors 3000 nits peak display brightness 50MP OIS triple main camera IP54 dust and water resistant Up to 3 major Android upgrades Up to 6 years security patches |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 11; One UI 3.1 | Android 15 Nothing OS 3.5 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa-Core | 2.5 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 619 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Card slot | Up to 1TB | MicroSD Up to 1 TB |
| Battery | 5000mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | 15W Adaptive Fast Charging Up to 21h LTE Internet Up to 22h Wi-Fi Internet Up to 34h Video Playback Up to 36h LTE Talk Time Up to 130h Audio Playback | 33W Fast Charging Up to 50% in 20 Min 5W Reverse Wired Charging |
| Platform features | Knox Security Game Booster | IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant Up to 3 Major Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates Panda Glass Back |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.6 Inches 720 x 1600 Pixels | 6.77 Inches 1080 x 2392 Pixels |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors | AMOLED Screen 1B Colors |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Display features | Night Mode | 120Hz Refresh Rate Panda Glass HDR10+ 3000 Nits Peak Brightness 100% DCI-P3 Up to 480Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 48MP F1.8 + 8MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 + 5MP F2.4 | 50MP F1.9 + 8MP F2.2 + 2MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | 123-degree Ultra Wide Angle Up to 10x Digital Zoom Macro Bokeh Portrait Live Focus LED Flash | 50MP Wide / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS 8MP 120-degree Ultrawide 2MP Macro HDR / Night / Portrait / Panorama LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps 480fps / 240fps Slow Motion @HD | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps Time-lapse |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 20MP F2.2 | 16MP F2.5 |
| Front camera features | Live Focus Bokeh | HDR |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | 1080p 30fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Gyro Compass Ambient Light | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Ambient Light |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0 Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Dual-band Wi-Fi GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO Bluetooth 5.0 NFC | USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG Bluetooth 5.3 NFC Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS |
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