Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", TFT, 90Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
| Display | 6.6", TFT, 90Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance and Gaming | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance and Gaming | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | Violet Pop, Neo Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 29, 2021 | September 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 03, 2021 | September 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹20,999 | ₹14,499 | ||
| Colors | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | Violet Pop, Neo Black | ||
| Launch | September 29, 2021 | September 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 03, 2021 | September 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹20,999 | ₹14,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
| Type | TFT | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | |||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Type | TFT | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | |||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
| Weight | 203 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 203 grams | 192 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 700 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 700 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | |||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | |||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | |||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | 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, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
