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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you highly value camera quality, especially for photos and videos, and prefer a phone made with premium materials, the iPhone 14 Pro is the better choice, as it provides a superior camera experience with better photo and video capabilities, but it comes at a premium price. However, if budget is a bigger concern and you require longer battery life, the Samsung Galaxy A42 is a more budget-friendly option with longer battery life, but with a less impressive camera and a plastic body. The iPhone 14 Pro has an OLED display with a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, while the A42's OLED display has a lower resolution and refresh rate. Also, consider the difference in operating systems as the iPhone runs on iOS, while the A42 uses Android. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro
  • Excellent for taking photos
  • Best in class for recording videos
  • Best in class display quality
  • Best in class performance
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A42
  • Best in class battery life

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

9.2
iPhone 14 Pro
Galaxy A42
5.3
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has excellent overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy A42 has poor overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

9.1
iPhone 14 Pro
Galaxy A42
5.3
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro takes excellent photos, while the Samsung Galaxy A42 takes poor photos.

Video Quality

9.5
iPhone 14 Pro
Galaxy A42
5.2
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro takes best in class videos, while the Samsung Galaxy A42 takes poor videos.

Battery

7.3 Hours
iPhone 14 Pro
Galaxy A42
10.7 Hours
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A42 has 10.7 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Samsung Galaxy A42 is 6.6 inches.

Cost

$900
iPhone 14 Pro
Galaxy A42
$360
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The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a price of $900 and the Samsung Galaxy A42 costs $360.
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How the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A42 compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 14 ProSamsung Galaxy A42
Apple iPhone 14 ProSamsung Galaxy A42

GENERAL

Price
$900
$360
Brand
AppleSamsung
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
September 16, 2022November 11, 2020

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.6"
Resolution
2556 x 11791600 x 720
Variable refresh rate
YesNo
Pixels Per Inch
460266
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A16SD750
Internal Storage
128 GB64 GB
RAM
6 GB4 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
9.2/105.4/10
Photos Score
9.2/105.4/10
Videos Score
9.5/105.2/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide, TelephotoMain, Ultrawide, Macro
Main Camera
48 megapixels + OIS48 megapixels

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.3 Hours10.7 Hours
Battery Capacity
3200 mAh5000 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesNo
Wireless charging Speed
15 W0 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
5.81" x 2.81"6.47" x 2.99"
Weight
7.27 oz6.81 oz
Back Material
GlassPlastic
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesNo
Bluetooth Version
5.35.0
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
65
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space BlackBlack, Gray, White
Stock Android
N/ANo
SD Card
NoYes

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Tom's Guide

Jordan Palmer | March 2023
"I am confident in saying that, based on my usage and time with the device, the iPhone 14 Pro is the best phone Apple’s made. It’s powerful, has amazing cameras, sports a beautiful display, and the notch is dead. It’s hard to think of anything truly wrong with this device and it’s perfect for people tired of giant handsets."

Samsung Galaxy A42

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Android Central

Ara Wagoner | July 2021
"I need a battery that won't care if I forget to charge it every night, and I need a nice big screen for watching my shows on the go. The 5,000mAh battery will let you get two full days out of the A42. The A42 is right up your alley as an affordable 5G phone that won't die just because you had to crash at a friend's and forgot your phone charger at home."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

About Samsung

Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.

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