Realme P2 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme P2 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme P2 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2412 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 P2 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 17455 | Rs. 18990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 13, 2024. The cost of Realme P2 Pro 5G is Rs. 17455. 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
Realme P2 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Realme P2 Pro 5G has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 394 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 ~ 90.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Both mobiles 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.
Camera comparison
Realme P2 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme P2 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 20 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 P2 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX3987 | Galaxy M42 5G |
| 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 | September 13, 2024 | April 28, 2021 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Quick Guide, Safety Guide, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 161.3 x 8.2 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Parrot Green, Eagle Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.6% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: Min (60000:1), Typical (5000000:1), Brightness: 600 Nits, HBM 1200 Nits, Peak 2000 Nits, Screen Curvature: 47 Degree, Refresh Rate: 60Hz/90Hz/120Hz, Color Saturation: DCI-P3 100%, Color Gamut: DCI-P3 100%, Screen Protector Type: UV Film on PET Substrate, Color Saturation: DCI-P3 100%, | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | 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/n28B/n40/n41 (2535 MHz - 2655 MHz)/n77/n78. 5G NSA: n1/n3/n41 (2535 MHz - 2655 MHz)/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11 b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4 GHz, WLAN 5.1 GHz, WLAN 5.4 GHz, WLAN 5.8 GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, E-Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 4500 mm² VC Cooling System, Rainwater Touch, GT Mode, Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm, 112˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 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 | Somy LYT-600(50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Street, Night, Portrait, Pro, Pano, Hi-Res, Movie, Timelapse, Slow Mo, Long Exposure, Dual View Video, Doc Scanner, Starry Mode, Tilt Shift, Google Lens) | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | FLAC, WMA, IMY, AAC, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, AMR, WAV, APE | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, ASF, FLV, MKV, MOV, MP4, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |