Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#2277
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R
#1908Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R
Performance
84.083.9
Camera
37.828.4
Display
51.276.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
83.065.8
Connectivity
73.175.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.353.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy F42 5G features a slightly larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate but offers higher brightness at 400 nits.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, ensuring similar performance levels, although the Redmi Note 11R has options for lower RAM configurations.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Galaxy F42 5G has a significantly higher rear camera resolution at 64 MP compared to the 13 MP of the Redmi Note 11R, allowing for better detail in images.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 11R supports slightly faster charging at 18W versus 15W for the Galaxy F42 5G.
- On the software side, the Galaxy F42 runs Android 11 with One UI core 5, while the Redmi Note 11R operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R
General
Release Date
2021, September 29
2022, September 30
Announced
2021, September 29
2022, September 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.58"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
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
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (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 (dedicated 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)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1152p@30fps
1080p@30fps
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
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 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
203 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Black, Blue, Gray
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 / CDMA / 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
5.1, 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
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 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass