TCL C9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has better RAM than TCL C9 Plus. In terms of display resolution, TCL C9 Plus has better resolution of 1920 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more internal memory than TCL C9 Plus
| Name | TCL C9 Plus | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 21999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 22, 2019. The cost of TCL C9 Plus is Rs. 12999. 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 larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to TCL C9 Plus's 6.5 inch screen. TCL C9 Plus has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. TCL's phone has display density of 339 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. TCL C9 Plus has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to TCL C9 Plus's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than TCL C9 Plus (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses TCL C9 Plus's 16 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to TCL C9 Plus's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | TCL C9 Plus | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | C9 Plus | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 22, 2019 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 339 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP | 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) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |