OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | ||
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | ||
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | April 28, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | May 01, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹21,999 | ||
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | ||
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | April 28, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | May 01, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹21,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.9:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 266 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1430 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.9:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 266 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1430 nits |
Body
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Weight | 199 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Weight | 199 grams | 190 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 | Snapdragon 750G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 | Snapdragon 750G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 20 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Capacity | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 15 W | ||
| Capacity | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 15 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
