OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 20909 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 10, 2021 . The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is Rs. 20909.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.43 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 6.6 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 410 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.9% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 11.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 10, 2021 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.5 x 159.2 x 7.9 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 410 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 84.3% |
| Features | Ambient Display, Dark Mode, Reading Mode, Support sRGB, Display P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.75 (Main) 8 MP f/2.25 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Nightscape, UltraShot HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Smart Scene Recogonition, Filters | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.5 (Main) with Screen Flash | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30T Warp Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |