Samsung Galaxy F55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery and Software |
General
| Colors | Apricot Crush, Raisin Black | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 27, 2024 | September 29, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 27, 2024 | October 03, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹26,999 | ₹20,999 | ||
| Colors | Apricot Crush, Raisin Black | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | ||
| Launch | May 27, 2024 | September 29, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 27, 2024 | October 03, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹26,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
| Type | AMOLED | TFT LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | TFT LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
| Weight | 180 grams | 203 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Vegan Leather | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 180 grams | 203 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Vegan Leather | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Dimensity 700 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Dimensity 700 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 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:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 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, Recording | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 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, Recording |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
