Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
#1340
vivo iQOO Z1
#1291Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
vivo iQOO Z1
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.947.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
58.560.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.865.0
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 vivo iQOO Z1 has a slightly smaller 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M42 is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, whereas the iQOO Z1 utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 48 MP main camera, but the iQOO Z1 includes gyro-EIS for enhanced video stability, while the Galaxy M42 supports 4K video recording without stabilization.
- The Galaxy M42 has a larger 5000mAh battery compared to the iQOO Z1's 4500mAh, but the latter supports faster 44W charging.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy M42 runs on Android 11 with One UI 5.1, while the iQOO Z1 operates on Android 10 with iQOO UI 1.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Samsung device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
vivo iQOO Z1
General
Release Date
2021, April 28
2020, May 19
Announced
2021, April 28
2020, May 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.57"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
20 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
44W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 59 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
164 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Galaxy Silver, Space blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes