Realme 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has better RAM than Realme 8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8 5G 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 | Realme 8 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 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. 20909 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is Rs. 20909.
Display comparison
Realme 8 5G has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 8 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 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
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 8 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 8 5G has 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera. 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 Realme 8 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 11.
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| Name | Realme 8 5G | 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 | April 22, 2021 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 4 GB | 6 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 |
| NFC | Yes | |
| 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 @ 30 fps FHD, 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/2.1 (Main) with Screen Flash | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| 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 | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | 36 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 153 hours | 130 hours |