Samsung Galaxy A06 vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A06. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A06 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A06
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A06 | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 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. 8727 | Rs. 24990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 2, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A06 is Rs. 8727. 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 Samsung Galaxy A06's 6.74 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A06 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M42 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A06 has only 262 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 Samsung Galaxy A06's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A06 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A06'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 Samsung Galaxy A06's 8 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 v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A06 | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A065F, SM-A065F/DS, SM-A065M, SM-A065M/DS, A06 | Galaxy M42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 2, 2024 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 167.3 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | |
| Colors | Light Blue, Gold, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS LCD (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | 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, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |