Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G front and back

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

₹14,999

Was ₹12,999 2 day(s) ago

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G front and back in Vibing Blue

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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

₹11,499

Was ₹10,749 7 day(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 700MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display6.6", TFT, 90 Hz6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz
Camera64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM6 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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Recommended ForPerformance, Battery and Main CameraDisplay, Multimedia, Design, Battery, Software, Gaming and Build Quality

General

ColorsMatte Aqua, Matte BlackVibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black
LaunchSeptember 29, 2021March 12, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 03, 2021March 13, 2025
Launch Price₹20,999₹12,499

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

TypeTFTAMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2408 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch400 ppi262 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+HD+

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Weight203 grams191 grams
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
SpeakerLoudspeakerMono Speaker
FrontNo Protection
IP ratingNo Rating

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 700Dimensity 6300
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIOne UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year6 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution5 MP5 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepthMacro
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, PanoramaDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationNo StabilizationEIS
Videogyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Front Camera Resolution8 MP13 MP
FeaturesFace UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps1080@30fps
Front Camera TypeWide

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed15 w25 w

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFCNoYes
RadioFM RadioNo
Bluetooth5.3

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
AI Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor