Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Realme C85

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Key Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 700	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz	6.8", LCD, 144Hz
Camera	64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP/8MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 15W	7000mAh, 45W
RAM	6GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 700	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz	6.8", LCD, 144Hz
Camera	64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP/8MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 15W	7000mAh, 45W
RAM	6GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB

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General

Colors	Matte Aqua, Matte Black	Parrot Purple, Peacock Green
Launch	September 29, 2021	November 28, 2025
Availability	October 03, 2021	November 28, 2025
Launch Price	₹20,999	₹15,499
Colors	Matte Aqua, Matte Black	Parrot Purple, Peacock Green
Launch	September 29, 2021	November 28, 2025
Availability	October 03, 2021	November 28, 2025
Launch Price	₹20,999	₹15,499

Display

Winner:Realme C85

Type	TFT LCD	LCD
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	144 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.6 inches	6.8 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	720 pixels
Resolution Height	2408 pixels	1570 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Per Inch	400 ppi	256 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	HD+
Peak Brightness		1200 nits
Type	TFT LCD	LCD
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	144 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.6 inches	6.8 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	720 pixels
Resolution Height	2408 pixels	1570 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Per Inch	400 ppi	256 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	HD+
Peak Brightness		1200 nits

Body

Winner:Realme C85

Weight	203 grams	215 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C
IP rating	-	IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Build Quality		MIL-STD-810H compliant
Weight	203 grams	215 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C
IP rating	-	IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Build Quality		MIL-STD-810H compliant

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Dimensity 700	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	Realme UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Dimensity 700	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	Realme UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Realme C85

Camera Resolution	64 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Depth
Features	Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video
Camera Resolution	64 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Depth
Features	Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	8 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Wide
Features	Face unlock	Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30 fps
Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	8 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Wide
Features	Face unlock	Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30 fps

Battery

Winner:Realme C85

Capacity	5000 mAh	7000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	15 W	45 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	7000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	15 W	45 W

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	6 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	6 GB	4 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, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Realme C85

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	5.3
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS	A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	-
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	5.3
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS	A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	-
Radio	FM Radio, Recording	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
AI Features		AI Assistant, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
AI Features		AI Assistant, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Realme C85

Key Specifications

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Body

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Main Camera

Selfie Camera

Battery

Memory

Network

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