Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)


Quick Comparison


Both Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameSamsung Galaxy F42 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
RAM6 GB6 GB
Display6.6 in6.7 in
Internal Memory128 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 22899Rs. 12999

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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. 22899. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has TFT Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has display density of 400 PPI & Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.1% than Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.5%. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 6 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 outshines Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 15 version.

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Full Comparison


NameSamsung Galaxy F42 5GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
General
ModelGalaxy F42 5GSM-E166PZKDINS
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateSeptember 29, 2021 March 12, 2025
In The BoxHandset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
Design
Dimensions76.4 x 167.2 x 9 mm77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight203 g191 g
Bezel lessNo
ColorsVibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black
Display
TypeColor TFT Screen (16M Colors)Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:9 19.5:9
PPI~ 400 PPI~ 385 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 82.1%~ 81.5%
Features800 nits Peak Brightness
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchPunch Hole
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Card SlotYes, upto 1 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsFDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
BluetoothYes, v5.0, A2DP, LEYes, v5.3
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB Charging
Extra
GPSyes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
3.5mm Headphone JackYesYes
NFCYes
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP54
Dust ResistantYes
Extra FeaturesVoice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault
Camera
Rear Camera64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
PDAF
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesNight Mode, Depth and MacroDigital Zoom up to 10x, AR Zone, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video
Video Recording1080p1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera8 MP ƒ/2 (Main)
Screen Flash
13 MP (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v11Android v15
Custom UIOne UI Core 6.1
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 700 5GMediatek Dimensity 6300
CPU2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Arm Mali-G57 MC2
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes, supports HTML5/Flash
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioYes, with FM RecordingNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 15W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging

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