Realme P1 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

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Key Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Display	6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz
Camera	50MP/16MP (Front)	48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	5000mAh, 15W
RAM	6GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Display	6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz
Camera	50MP/16MP (Front)	48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	5000mAh, 15W
RAM	6GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB

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Recommended For	Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality	Battery, Software and Main Camera
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General

Colors	Phoenix Red, Peacock Green, Feather Blue	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Launch	April 15, 2024	April 28, 2021
Availability	April 22, 2024	May 01, 2021
Launch Price	₹15,999	₹21,999
Colors	Phoenix Red, Peacock Green, Feather Blue	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Launch	April 15, 2024	April 28, 2021
Availability	April 22, 2024	May 01, 2021
Launch Price	₹15,999	₹21,999

Display

Winner:Realme P1 5G

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.67 inches	6.6 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	720 pixels
Resolution Height	2400 pixels	1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	395 ppi	266 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	HD+
Peak Brightness	2000 nits
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.67 inches	6.6 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	720 pixels
Resolution Height	2400 pixels	1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	395 ppi	266 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	HD+
Peak Brightness	2000 nits

Body

Winner:Realme P1 5G

Weight	188 grams	190 grams
Front	Dragontrail Glass	-
Back	Glass	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)	-
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Loudspeaker
Weight	188 grams	190 grams
Front	Dragontrail Glass	-
Back	Glass	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)	-
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Loudspeaker

Processor

Winner:Realme P1 5G

Chipset Brand	MediaTek	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Dimensity 7050	Snapdragon 750G
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G68 MC4	Adreno 619
Chipset Brand	MediaTek	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Dimensity 7050	Snapdragon 750G
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G68 MC4	Adreno 619

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Camera Resolution	50 MP	48 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Type	Depth	Ultra-wide
Features	Dual View, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Slow Motion	HDR, LED flash, Panorama
Stabilization	EIS	No Stabilization
Video	gyro-EIS
Camera 2 Resolution		8 MP
Camera 3 Resolution		5 MP
Camera 3 Type		Macro
Camera Resolution	50 MP	48 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Type	Depth	Ultra-wide
Features	Dual View, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Slow Motion	HDR, LED flash, Panorama
Stabilization	EIS	No Stabilization
Video	gyro-EIS
Camera 2 Resolution		8 MP
Camera 3 Resolution		5 MP
Camera 3 Type		Macro

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Realme UI	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	3 year(s)	2 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Realme UI	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	3 year(s)	2 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme P1 5G

Front Camera Resolution	16 MP	20 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Wide
Features	Face Unlock, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode	Face unlock, HdR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front Camera Resolution	16 MP	20 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Wide
Features	Face Unlock, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode	Face unlock, HdR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	45 W	15 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	45 W	15 W

Memory

Winner:Realme P1 5G

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.1
RAM	6 GB	6 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.1
RAM	6 GB	6 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.2	5
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	FM Radio
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.2	5
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor

Realme P1 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

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