Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M42
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24990 | Rs. 19999 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990. The launch Date of the second phone is December 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M42 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 396 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy M42 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 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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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M42 | SM-A156EZBPINS, SM-A156EZKPINS, SM-A156ELBPINS, SM-A156ELBNINS, SM-A156EZKNINS, SM-A156EZBQINS, SM-A156EZKQINS,SM-A156ELBQINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 26, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 160.1 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Light Blue, Blue Black, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | |
| Features | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | up to 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and 5 Years of Security Maintenance, Samsung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 44 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 106 hours | |