Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Alcatel V3 Pro 5G

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G image

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

₹21,999

Was ₹20,909 2 month(s) ago

Alcatel V3 Pro 5G front and back in Metallic Grey

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Alcatel V3 Pro 5G

₹17,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 750GMediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz6.67", LCD, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP50MP+5MP/8MP
Battery5000 mAh5200 mAh
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Performance, Software, Gaming, Main Camera, Display and MultimediaDesign and Build Quality

General

ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot GrayMatcha Green, Metallic Grey
LaunchApril 28, 2021May 27, 2025
AvailabilityMay 01, 2021June 02, 2025
Launch Price₹21,999₹17,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

TypeAMOLEDLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDR
Size6.6 inches6.67 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height1600 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch266 ppi262 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+HD+
Peak Brightness550 nits

Body

Winner:Alcatel V3 Pro 5G

Weight190 grams190 grams
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 3
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
SpeakerLoudspeakerStereo Speakers
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Chipset BrandQualcommMediaTek
Chipset NameSnapdragon 750GDimensity 6300
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 619Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year3 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP5 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash
StabilizationEIS
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:Alcatel V3 Pro 5G

Front Camera Resolution20 MP8 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDRFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Capacity5000 mAh5200 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed15 w18 w

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1
RAM6 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Alcatel V3 Pro 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
NFCYesYes
RadioFM Radio
Bluetooth5.4

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Side Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor
AI Features