Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 23999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 23999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB. Both of the devices have Memory Card Slot.
Camera comparison
Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 8 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 | Realme 8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| 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 | April 22, 2021 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD screen (16M) | Color Super AMOLED screen (16M) |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~405 PPI | ~266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 84.3% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | 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 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Gyro-meter, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | NFC | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (B&W Portrait ) 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 | Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD, 720p | 4K @ 30fps UHD, 1080p @ 30fps FHD, 720p @ 480fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.1 (Main) with Screen Flash | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 15W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | 36 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 153 hours | 130 hours |