Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
#1800
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
#1331Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
Performance
83.386.5
Camera
62.347.9
Display
80.480.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
81.179.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
54.759.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M42 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, whereas the Tecno Spark utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 6080, offering slightly better efficiency.
- The camera setup on the Tecno Spark is significantly superior with a 108 MP main sensor compared to the Galaxy M42's 48 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Tecno Spark supports faster 33W charging compared to the 15W of the Galaxy M42.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy M42 runs on Android 11 with One UI 5.1, while the Tecno Spark comes with Android 14, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2021, April 28
2024, June 17
Announced
2021, April 28
2024, June 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.78"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated 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)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad-LED flash
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
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
33W 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)
168.5 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm or 8.5 mm
Weight
190 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Startrail Black, Glossy White, Neon Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.69 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
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass