Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G 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 S21 FE 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29799 | Rs. 24990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 04, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is Rs. 29799. The launch Date of the second phone is December 11, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 411 PPI. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G'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 outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Galaxy M42 |
| 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 | January 04, 2022 | December 11, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | 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, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | 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 ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, 3x Optic Zoom, 30X Space Zoom | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |