Samsung Galaxy M42 vs iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Samsung Galaxy M42 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M42
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 | iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24990 | Rs. 41990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 22, 2024. The cost of iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is Rs. 41990.
Display comparison
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42's 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 411 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42's lower 6 GB RAM. iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M42 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual 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 iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v10 (Q) and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 | iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M42 | Neo 9 Pro |
| 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 | February 22, 2024 | |
| In The Box | Cell Phone, Eject Tool, Warranty Card, Quick Start Guide, Phone Case, Charger, USB Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 163.5 x 7.99 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | Fiery Red, Conqueror Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | |
| Features | 3000 nits Local Peak Brightness, 1400 nits Global Excitation Brightness, HDR10+,2000 Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5X RAM, Supercomputing Chip Q1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX920 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro,Pro Video, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure. | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| 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 | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 120W FlashCharge |