Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 22499 | Rs. 20909 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22499. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is Rs. 20909.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has only 266 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 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 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| 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 | December 26, 2023 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 160.1 x 8.4 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Light Blue, Blue Black, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | ~ 84.3% |
| Features | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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 | 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 on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | up to 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and 5 Years of Security Maintenance, Samsung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 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 | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 44 hours | 36 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 106 hours | 130 hours |