Realme 5s
#2403
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
#1800Category Breakdown
Realme 5s
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Performance
73.183.3
Camera
64.262.3
Display
56.580.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
71.817.6
Connectivity
57.681.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.354.7
Summary
- The Realme 5s features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has a slightly larger 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 5s is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, whereas the Galaxy M42 5G utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 750G, providing better overall performance and 5G connectivity.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the M42 5G includes additional depth and macro sensors, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Both devices house a 5000 mAh battery, but the Galaxy M42 5G supports faster 15W charging compared to the 10W of the Realme 5s.
- On the software front, the Realme 5s runs Android 9.0 with Realme UI, while the Galaxy M42 5G comes with Android 11 and One UI 5.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 5s
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2021, April 28
Announced
2019, November 20
2021, April 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
198 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Crystal Purple, Crystal Blue, Crystal Red
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA) 450/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass