Realme P1 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Realme P1 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme P1 5G 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 P1 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 14389 | Rs. 18990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 15, 2024. The cost of Realme P1 5G is Rs. 14389. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Realme P1 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Realme P1 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 395 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 ~ 92.65% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme P1 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme P1 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 P1 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Realme P1 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | P1, RMX3870 | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 15, 2024 | April 28, 2021 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Cable, Important Info Booklet with Warranty Card, Quick Guide, Sim Card Tool, Screen Protect Film, TPU Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.97 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phoenix Red and Peacock | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 84.3% |
| Features | Brightness: 2000nits, Contrast Ratio: 5000000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41 (2535 MHz - 2655 MHz)/n77/n78, 5G NR NSA: n1/n3/n41 (2535 MHz - 2655 MHz)/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, Support A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, HID, PAN, OPP, PBAP, GATT, BLE | 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 Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS/ Glonass/ Beidou/ Galileo/ QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 7 Layer VC Cooling System, Dual Stereo Speakers, Rain Water Touch, Hi-Res Audio Certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 22mm, B&W Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 (50MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Photo Mode, Street Shooting Mode, Portrait Mode, High Pixel, Professional Mode, Panoramic View, Super Text, Super Group Portrait, Tilt Shift, Long Exposure Photo, Video Features: Video, Movie Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Multi View Video, Tilt Shift, 20X Digital Zoom | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |