Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 3. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 3 which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 7199 | Rs. 21999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January, 2016. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 3 is Rs. 7199. 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 Xiaomi Redmi 3's 5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 3 has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 294 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.3% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 71.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 3 has 16:9 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 Xiaomi Redmi 3's lower 2 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 3 (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 3's 13 MP 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 Xiaomi Redmi 3's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 3 | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January, 2016 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.59 x 139.3 x 8.5 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 71.1% | ~ 84.3% |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 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 | 5 MP | 20 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.1 (Lollipop) | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 | |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | DivX, MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4100 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |