Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)


Quick Comparison


Both Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)

NameSamsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.6 in6.7 in
Internal Memory128 GB256 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 14999Rs. 23299

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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 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 27, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23299.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has TFT Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Plus Screen type. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 400 PPI & Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.4% than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 82.1%. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 14 version.

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Full Comparison


NameSamsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)Samsung Galaxy F55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelGalaxy F42 5GGalaxy F55
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateSeptember 29, 2021 May 27, 2024
Design
Dimensions76.4 x 167.2 x 9 mm76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm
Weight203 g180 g
Bezel lessNo
ColorsBlack, Apricot
Display
TypeColor TFT Screen (16M Colors)Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:9 20:9
PPI~ 400 PPI~ 393 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 82.1%~ 86.4%
Features1000 nits (HBM)
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB
Card SlotYes, upto 1 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsTDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), FDD Sub6, N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothYes, v5.0, A2DP, LEYes, v5.2, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage
Extra
GPSyes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, GalileoYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
3.5mm Headphone JackYesNo
NFCYes
Extra Features4 OS Upgrade Expectation Count, 5 Years of Security Updates with Samsung One UI, Knox Security, Dual Stereo Speakers
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)
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesNight Mode, Depth and MacroAR Zone, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Video
Video Recording1080p4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera8 MP ƒ/2 (Main)
Screen Flash
50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v11Android v14
Custom UIOneUI 6
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 700 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1
CPU2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A551x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 644
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
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, Li-ion Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 15W Fast ChargingYes, 45W Fast Charging
Reverse ChargingYes

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