Realme 7 (Asia)
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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#2277Category Breakdown
Realme 7 (Asia)
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Performance
77.684.0
Camera
66.937.8
Display
76.951.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
87.683.0
Connectivity
62.573.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.550.3
Summary
- The Realme 7 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has a slightly larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD display, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 7 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G95 chipset, whereas the Galaxy F42 5G uses the more efficient Mediatek Dimensity 700.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Realme 7 offers more versatility with additional ultrawide and macro lenses, while the F42's camera setup includes an ultrawide and depth sensor.
- Both devices come with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Realme 7 supports faster 30W charging compared to the F42's 15W.
- The Realme 7 runs on Android 10 with Realme UI 2.0, while the Galaxy F42 5G operates on Android 11 with One UI Core 5, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the Realme 7 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 7 (Asia)
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 03
2021, September 29
Announced
2020, September 03
2021, September 29
Description
Not to be confused with Realme 7 for Global market
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MC4
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1152p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/120fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 26 min, 100% in 65 min
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.39 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196.5 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Mist Blue, Mist White
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
0.47 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
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
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass