Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has better RAM than Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more internal memory than Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is Rs. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB) (64 GB). Both of the devices have Memory Card Slot.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 11.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Realme 8 5G (4GB RAM + 64GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 28, 2021 | April 22, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED screen (16M) | Color IPS LCD screen (16M) |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~266 PPI | ~405 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | ~ 90.5% |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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, v5.1, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Gyro-meter, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | NFC | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (B&W Portrait ) with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps UHD, 1080p @ 30fps FHD, 720p @ 480fps HD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.1 (Main) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | 15W Fast Charging | 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | 31 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | 153 hours |