Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
#1800Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Performance
83.383.3
Camera
62.362.3
Display
80.480.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
79.981.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.954.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and Galaxy M42 5G share similar build quality and display specifications, both featuring a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G chipset, with the M42 slightly updated to the 750G variant, but both offer comparable CPU and GPU performance.
- Camera capabilities are identical, featuring a 48 MP main sensor and multiple auxiliary lenses, along with 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000 mAh, with both supporting 15W charging.
- The A42 runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, while the M42 ships with Android 11, also upgradable to Android 13, indicating a slightly more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 02
2021, April 28
Announced
2020, September 02
2021, April 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 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, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
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
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
193 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
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 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass