Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.57 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | 192 g |
| Released | Nov 2020 | May 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is ahead on battery, screen size. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, Infinity-U Display | AMOLED, HDR10+, 430 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.57 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Features | In-display optical fingerprint scanner | HDR10+ |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 620 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 10, MIUI 11 (initial); upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 1TB | — |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.1 |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm |
| Features | Selfie Focus, Smart Beauty, AR Emoji, AR stickers | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W wired fast charging | 20W fast charging |
| Capacity | — | 4160 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) | 163.91 x 74.77 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2, 2020 | 2020, March 27 |
| Status | Available. Released November 11, 2020 | Available. Released 2020, May |
| OS at Launch | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A42 5G or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G versus 4,160 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A42 5G or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 193 g for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A42 5G or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G — Nov 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G versus May 2020 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 7/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 8/10.