iQOO Z9x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 44W | 5000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ||
| Display | 6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 44W | 5000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Software |
General
| Colors | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 16, 2024 | September 29, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 21, 2024 | October 03, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,999 | ₹20,999 | ||
| Colors | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | ||
| Launch | May 16, 2024 | September 29, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 21, 2024 | October 03, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | TFT LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | TFT LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Weight | 199 grams | 203 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 203 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Dimensity 700 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Dimensity 700 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera |
Selfie Camera
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock, Portrait Mode | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Portrait Mode | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 44 W | 15 W | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 44 W | 15 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO Z9x 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio, Recording | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio, Recording |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
