Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Lava Blaze AMOLED 2
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+0.08MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Midnight Black, White Feather | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | August 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | August 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹13,499 |
Display
Winner:Lava Blaze AMOLED 2
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Blaze AMOLED 2
| Weight | 190 grams | 174 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 7060 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | QVGA | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED flash | Dual View, Filter, HDR, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
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Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | Face Detection, Face unlock, LED flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps, 1440p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Lava Blaze AMOLED 2
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
