Poco M6 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has better RAM than Poco M6 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M6 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more internal memory than Poco M6 Pro 5G
| Name | Poco M6 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 24990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 05, 2023. The cost of Poco M6 Pro 5G is Rs. 9999. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Poco M6 Pro 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Poco M6 Pro 5G has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Poco's phone has only 396 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M6 Pro 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Poco M6 Pro 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Poco M6 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M42 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M6 Pro 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M6 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Model | M6 Pro 5G | Galaxy M42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 05, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Black, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection | |
| Features | 550nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50MP Mode, Timelapse, Classic Film Filters, Film Frame, Movie Frame, HDR, Google Lens, Filters, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Timelapse, Movie Frame | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes |