Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18490 | Rs. 24990 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18490. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 11, 2024 (Expected). The Expected 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 F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has TFT Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M42 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 400 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 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 v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy M42 |
| 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 | December 11, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 167.2 x 9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 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 | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 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) | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Depth and Macro | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) Screen Flash | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| 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 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes |