Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A34 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 24990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 25, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is Rs. 32999. 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 A34 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M42 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has only 390 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A34 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple 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 A34 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy M42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 25, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 161.3 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Lime, Graphite, Violet, Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6:N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/2.0", 0.8µm 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | panorama, HDR | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| 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 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | 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 |