Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Samsung Galaxy F12
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy F12. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy F12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy F12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 24990 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990. The launch Date of the second phone is April 5, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy F12 is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy F12's 6.5 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy M42 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy F12 has only 269 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy M42 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy F12 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy F12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy F12 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy F12'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 F12's 8 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 11 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 | Samsung Galaxy F12 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M42 | Galaxy F12 |
| 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 | April 5, 2021 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | 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, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Grip Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung GM2 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Pro, Video, Panorama, Filters, Stamps, Live Stickers |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G52 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 58 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 110 hours | |