Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 24990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Samsung Galaxy M12 is Rs. 10999. 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 M12 has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42's 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M12 has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M42 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M12 has only 270 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 M12'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 M12 | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M12 | 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 | December 11, 2024 (Expected) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.9% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 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 |
| 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 on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes |