Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#2277
vivo T2x (India)
#2396Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
vivo T2x (India)
Performance
84.084.4
Camera
37.819.1
Display
51.258.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
83.065.8
Connectivity
73.173.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.349.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy F42 5G features a larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the vivo T2x has a slightly smaller 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate, offering a marginally sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize MediaTek chipsets, but the F42 is powered by the Dimensity 700, whereas the T2x uses the newer Dimensity 6020.
- The F42's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor compared to the T2x's 50 MP, although both have 8 MP front cameras.
- Both smartphones house a 5000 mAh battery, with the T2x supporting slightly faster 18W charging versus the F42's 15W.
- The F42 runs on Android 11 with One UI core 5, while the T2x operates on Android 13 with Funtouch 13, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the T2x is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
vivo T2x (India)
General
Release Date
2021, September 29
2023, April 11
Announced
2021, September 29
2023, April 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.58"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB 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
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 0.64µm, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1152p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
164.1 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
203 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Glimmer Black, Aurora Gold, Marine Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass