Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Grey, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | July 31, 2024 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | August 07, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹27,999 | ||
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Grey, Black | ||
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | July 31, 2024 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | August 07, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹27,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2412 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2412 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Weight | 190 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | 190 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 7350 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G610 MC4 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 7350 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G610 MC4 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDR | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDR |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 50 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search |
