Samsung Galaxy A42 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

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	VFM Score - N/A	84VFM Score
Display & Design
Screen Size	6.6 inches (16.76 cm)	6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
Screen Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels	720 x 1600 pixels
Screen Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Pixel Density	266ppi	266ppi
Refresh Rate	-	60Hz
Aspect Ratio	20:9	20:9
Touch Screen	Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch	Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Colour	Black, Grey, White	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Hardware
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 570	2 x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 570
GPU	Adreno 619	Adreno 619
RAM	4 GB	6 GB
Architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB
User Available Storage	-	103GB
MicroSD Card Slot	Up to 1TB	Up to 1TB
Performance Tests
Overall Performance (AnTuTu) i	-	234,617
Bootup Time	-	48.0s
Gaming Tests
Graphics Performance (GFXBench) i	-	3,672.0
Battery Drain after 30 mins Gaming	-	6.0%
Heating after 30 mins of Gaming	-	2.1%
Main Camera
Number of Cameras	Quad	Quad
Resolution	48 MP f/1.8 Wide Angle main camera Digital Zoom 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera 5 MP f/2.4 macro sensor 5 MP f/2.4 depth sensor	48 MP f/1.8 Wide Angle main camera Digital Zoom 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera 5 MP f/2.4 macro sensor 5 MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Flash	LED Flash	LED Flash
Video	3840x2160@30fps	3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps
Features	Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Bokeh Effect, Continuous Shooting, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), ISO control, Touch to focus, White balance presets	Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Bokeh Effect, Continuous Shooting, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), ISO control, ISOCELL Plus, Touch to focus, White balance presets
Front Camera
Number of Cameras	Single	Single
Resolution	20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle Main Camera	20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle Main Camera
Video	1920x1080@30fps	1920x1080@30fps
Rating Summary
		4.2/5 1,770 Ratings See Ratings From Top Sellers
General
Operating System	Android 10 (Q)	Android 11
Custom UI	Samsung One UI	Samsung One UI
Dimensions	164.4mm x 75.9mm x 8.6mm	164.4mm x 75.9mm x 8.6mm
Weight	193g	193g
Build Material	-	Back: Plastic
Warranty	-	1 Year
Package Contents	Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, USB Type-C Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card	Handset With Built-in Battery, USB Type-C Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card
Battery
Capacity	5000mAh	5000mAh
Type	Li-Polymer	Li-ion
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Battery Tests
Battery Life (PCMark Benchmark) i	-	20.6hrs
Battery Charging Time (20% to 100%)	-	1.9hrs
Connectivity & Audio
SIM card slots	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
SIM card type	Nano + Nano (Hybrid)	Nano + Nano (Hybrid)
Charging Port	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
NFC	-	Yes
GPS	A-GPS, Glonass	A-GPS, Glonass
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Network	2G, 3G, 4G (compatible with India), VoLTE, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G (compatible with India), VoLTE, 5G
SIM 1 Bands	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2 Bands	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available

Samsung Galaxy A42 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Specs

Specs	Samsung Galaxy A42	Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Screen Size	6.6 inch	6.6 inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB
Rear Camera Resolution	48MP	48MP
Front Camera Resolution	20MP	20MP
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	5000mAh

Samsung Galaxy A42 Pros & Cons

Pros

Super AMOLED Display
Great Camera Setup and Massive 5000mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Powerful Performace and 5G Support
3.5mm Headphone Jack and Expandable Memory up to 1 TB
Cheapest Samsung 5G Smartphone

Cons

Hybrid Sim Tray
HD+ Resolution

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Pros & Cons

Pros

Great cameras and large internal storage
Affordable 5G smartphone with good performance and value
Large 5000mAh battery with fast charging
Memory expandable upto 1TB
3.5mm headphone jack and on-screen fingerprint sensor

Cons

Display seems disappointing at this price
Standard 60Hz refresh rate
No screen protection
hybrid sim tray

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