Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Realme 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has better RAM than Realme 8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Realme 8 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy F42 5G | Realme 8 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16990 | Rs. 16999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 29, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is Rs. 16990. The launch Date of the second phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Realme 8 5G has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has TFT Screen type where as Realme 8 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 400 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 82.1%. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 8 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Realme 8 5G's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 11.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy F42 5G | Realme 8 5G |
| General | ||
| 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 29, 2021 | April 22, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 167.2 x 9 mm | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 185 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color TFT Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 405 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 90.5% |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, 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 with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Proximity, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Gyro-meter, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (B&W Portrait ) with autofocus |
| Features | Night Mode, Depth and Macro | Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP f/2 (Main) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.1 (Main) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 153 hours | |