Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M42. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S20 has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy M42 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 34999 | Rs. 24990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 11, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S20 is Rs. 34999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be July 11, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has larger screen size of 6.4 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S20's 6.2 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S20 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S20 has display density of 563 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M42 has only 411 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S20 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M42's lower 6 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 outclasses Samsung Galaxy S20's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 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 S20's 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 11, 2020 | July 11, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 563 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | |
| Features | HDR10+, Curved Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 32 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| CPU | 2.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Mali G77 MP11 | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |