Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F12
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy F12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy F12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy F12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy F42 5G | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 14999 | Rs. 8990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 29, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is Rs. 14999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 5, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy F12 is Rs. 8990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy F12's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has TFT Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy F12 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has display density of 400 PPI & Samsung Galaxy F12 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy F12 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.2% than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's ~ 82.1%. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy F12 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy F12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy F12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy F12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy F12 |
| 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 5, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 167.2 x 9 mm | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 221 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, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, v5.0 |
| 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, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Grip Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung GM2 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Depth and Macro | Pro, Video, Panorama, Filters, Stamps, Live Stickers |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 |
| 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 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 58 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 110 hours | |