Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M31 and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M31 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M31
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M31 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 20909 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M31 is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is Rs. 20909.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy M31 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.3% than Samsung Galaxy M31's ~ 84.1%. Samsung Galaxy M31 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M31 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M31 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 M42 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M31 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 25, 2020 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 159.2 x 8.9 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v12 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, 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 | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 2 days | 36 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 119 hours | 130 hours |