Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
#1800
vivo iQOO Z1
#1858Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
vivo iQOO Z1
Performance
83.388.8
Camera
62.362.6
Display
80.486.6
Battery
33.730.6
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
81.184.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.754.1
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Galaxy Silver, Space blue
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 / 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass