Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M42 | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24990 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 11, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 11th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42's 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M42 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition has only 396 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy M42 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition 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 M15 5G Prime Edition's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Prime Edition'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 M15 5G Prime Edition'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 M15 5G Prime Edition |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M42 | M15 Prime |
| 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 11, 2024 (Expected) | September 11th, 2024 |
| In The Box | User Manual, SIM Ejector Pin, Smartphone, Data Cable (Type C-to-C) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 160.1 x 9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Blue Topaz, Celestine Blue, Stone Grey | |
| 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 brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD: Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| 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, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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 | 4 Gen OS Upgrades, 5 Years of Security Updates | |
| 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 | 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 Core 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, supports HTML5/Flash |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 23 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 25 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 128 hours | |