Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 15830 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 15830. 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 screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M42 5G's 48 MP Quad 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 Note 12 Pro 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 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | April 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro | 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) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |