Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M55 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 22994 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 8th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M55 is Rs. 22994. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M55's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M55 has Super AMOLED Plus Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M55 has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M55 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's ~ 84.3%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M55 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M55 | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 8th, 2024 | April 28, 2021 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 84.3% |
| Features | 1000 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N38(2600), 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/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 Gen. OS Upgrade & 5 Year Security Update | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |