OPPO A 6 Pro vs TCL 4042 S

Our Verdict: OPPO A 6 Pro pulls ahead for screen resolution thanks to 1080 x 2372 resolution rather than 240 x 320, plus 7,000 mAh compared with 1,500 mAh. There is still a sensible reason to pick TCL 4042 S: a 111g body against 185g matters when you want the lighter phone. In short, OPPO A 6 Pro is for a higher-resolution display; TCL 4042 S is for a lighter handset.

Over a full contract, the 4042 S works out around £188 all-in, about £173 less than the A5 2020 6 Pro.

Screen

6.57" 2.8"

Display

AMOLED QVGA

Resolution

1080 x 2372 240 x 320

Pixels Per Inch

397 143

Rear Camera

50 Megapixels N/A

Front Camera

16 Megapixels N/A

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) UMS9117-L (T107)

Battery

7,000 mAh 1,500 mAh

Storage

128GB, 256GB

Android Mocor (RTOS)

SIM Type

Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM

Connectivity

Up to 5G Up to 4G

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac -

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.0

Dimensions

158.2 x 75 x 8 mm 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm

Weight

185 grams 111 grams

Water Resistance

IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated

Contracts

£9.99/mo (£99.00 upfront) £7.50/mo (£0.00 upfront)

SIM-free

£247.00 -

Prices updated 27 July 2026

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	OPPO A 6 Pro	TCL 4042 S
Screen	6.57"	2.8"
Display	AMOLED	QVGA
Resolution	1080 x 2372	240 x 320
Pixels Per Inch	397	143
Rear Camera	50 Megapixels	N/A
Front Camera	16 Megapixels	N/A
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	UMS9117-L (T107)
Battery	7,000 mAh	1,500 mAh
Storage	128GB, 256GB
OS	Android	Mocor (RTOS)
SIM Type	Nano SIM + Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Connectivity	Up to 5G	Up to 4G
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	-
Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0
Dimensions	158.2 x 75 x 8 mm	137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm
Weight	185 grams	111 grams
Water Resistance	IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)	Not rated
Contracts	£9.99/mo £99.00 upfront	£7.50/mo £0.00 upfront
SIM-free	£247.00	-
Prices updated 27 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the OPPO A 6 Pro or TCL 4042 S cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the TCL 4042 S is cheaper on contract at £188.16 over the life of the deal from £7.50 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the OPPO A 6 Pro or TCL 4042 S?

The OPPO A 6 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the TCL 4042 S's 2.8", the OPPO A 6 Pro has the sharper display at 397 pixels per inch versus 143, and the OPPO A 6 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the TCL 4042 S has a QVGA.

Which has the better camera, the OPPO A 6 Pro or TCL 4042 S?

The OPPO A 6 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the TCL 4042 S has a N/A rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What processors do the OPPO A 6 Pro and TCL 4042 S use?

The OPPO A 6 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the TCL 4042 S uses the UMS9117-L (T107).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the OPPO A 6 Pro or TCL 4042 S?

The TCL 4042 S is the more portable of the two: it's 74g lighter at 111 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 137.48 x 57.5 x 13.65 mm, the OPPO A 6 Pro is slimmer at 8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the OPPO A 6 Pro or TCL 4042 S?

The OPPO A 6 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the TCL 4042 S is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the OPPO A 6 Pro and TCL 4042 S run?

The OPPO A 6 Pro runs Android and the TCL 4042 S runs Mocor (RTOS). This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.