Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Oppo A5 Pro 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Mocha Brown, Feather Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | April 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | April 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹17,999 | ||
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Mocha Brown, Feather Blue | ||
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | April 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | April 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹17,999 |
Display
Winner:Oppo A5 Pro 5G
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1604 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 264 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1604 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 264 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Oppo A5 Pro 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | |||
| IP rating | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | |||
| IP rating | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:Oppo A5 Pro 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | ColorOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | ColorOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Oppo A5 Pro 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080P@30fps, 720P@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080P@30fps, 720P@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Oppo A5 Pro 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | false | |||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | false | |||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Oppo A5 Pro 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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:Oppo A5 Pro 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Glare Remover, AI HDR, AI Transcription | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Glare Remover, AI HDR, AI Transcription |
