Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/20MP | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/20MP | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software |
General
| Colors | Black, Titanium | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 23, 2024 | April 28, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 29, 2024 | May 01, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹21,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, Titanium | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | ||
| Launch | May 23, 2024 | April 28, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 29, 2024 | May 01, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹21,999 |
Display
Winner:Poco F6
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1220 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2712 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 446 ppi | 266 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2400 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1220 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2712 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 446 ppi | 266 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2400 nits |
Body
Winner:Poco F6
| Weight | 179 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Weight | 179 grams | 190 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Processor
Winner:Poco F6
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 750G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Poco HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 750G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 619 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Poco HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Poco F6
| 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 | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | |||
| 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 | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Poco F6
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 20 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 15 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 15 w |
Memory
Winner:Poco F6
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Poco F6
| 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, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | 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, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Album Search, AI Expansion, AI Magic Erase Pro, AI Subtitles | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Album Search, AI Expansion, AI Magic Erase Pro, AI Subtitles | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
