Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#2277
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
#1475Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Performance
84.078.3
Camera
37.868.5
Display
51.276.6
Battery
33.735.9
Build
83.091.4
Connectivity
73.155.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.358.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy F42 5G features a 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support but a lower 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy F42 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9S utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, offering different processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Galaxy F42 includes a 64 MP main sensor, while the Redmi Note 9S has a 48 MP main sensor but supports 4K video recording, which the F42 does not.
- Both devices have comparable battery capacities, with the F42 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi Note 9S at 5020 mAh, but the latter supports slightly faster charging at 18W.
- In terms of software, the F42 runs on Android 11 with One UI core 5, while the Redmi Note 9S operates on Android 10 with MIUI 14, both being upgradeable to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
General
Release Date
2021, September 29
2020, March 23
Announced
2021, September 29
2020, March 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.67"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1152p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 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)
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
203 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head)
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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, 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 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass