Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 13970 | Rs. 18990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 28, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G is Rs. 13970. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 ~ 87.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0LLYIN | Galaxy M42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.84 W/kg (Head) 0.73 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | July 28, 2025 | April 28, 2021 |
| In The Box | Handset, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 162.4 x 7.99 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Titan Black, Mystique White, Phantom Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (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 | ~ 87.4% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 2100 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sample Rate | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 5, Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, 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 Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, In Display Fingerprint Sensor, IR Remote Control | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 21mm (ultrawide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (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 LYT-600 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Dynamic Shots, Motion Tracking Focus, Ultrawide, Night Mode, Documents Mode, Portrait Mode, AI Camera, Teleprompter, Google Lens, AI Beautify, Pro Mode, Panorama, HDR, Macro, Dual Video, Long Exposure | 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 | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5110 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 130 hours | |