Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Lava Play Ultra 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", TFT, 90 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP | 64MP+5MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ||
| Display | 6.6", TFT, 90 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP | 64MP+5MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Performance, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Performance, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | Arctic Frost, Arctic Slate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 29, 2021 | August 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 03, 2021 | August 25, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹20,999 | ₹14,999 | ||
| Colors | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | Arctic Frost, Arctic Slate | ||
| Launch | September 29, 2021 | August 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 03, 2021 | August 25, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹20,999 | ₹14,999 |
Display
Winner:Lava Play Ultra 5G
| Type | TFT | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 1920 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | |||
| Type | TFT | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 1920 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Play Ultra 5G
| Weight | 203 grams | 182 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | - | |||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 203 grams | 182 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | - | |||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 700 | Dimensity 7300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 700 | Dimensity 7300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Lava Play Ultra 5G
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | Slow Motion | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | Slow Motion |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock, Screen Flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock, Screen Flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Lava Play Ultra 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Play Ultra 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | In-display | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
