Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5080 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 24990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 20, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 11, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 is Rs. 24990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 407 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G's 16 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 | Xiaomi Redmi K50i 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 |
| General | ||
| Model | K50i | 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 | July 20, 2022 | December 11, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.29 x 163.64 x 8.87 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Liquid FFS LCD Panel (1 Billion) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 270 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 407 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1400:1 Contrast Ratio,650 nits (HBM), 500 nits (typ) Brightness, AI Display, Eye Protection Mode, Sunlight Display, 100% DCI-P3, 7 Stage Adaptive Sync | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | N1 | N3 | N5 | N7 | N8 | N20 | N28A | N38 | N40 | N41 | N77 | N78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum, X-Axis Linear Motor, IR Blaster | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes, 500mv @ 32Ω, High Impedance Jack | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP53 | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dolby Atmos, Dual Stereo Speakers, Liquid Cool Technology 2.0, Super Big VC + 7 layers of graphite, X-axis linear motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.89 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ai Camera, Long Exposures, Timed-burst, Photo Clones, Documents Mode, Macro, HDR, Ai Beautify Filters, Portrait, Movie Frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Pro Mode | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| CPU | 2.85 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | 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 | 5080 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | Yes |