Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Oppo A6x 5G

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G image

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

₹14,999

Lowest price since launch

Oppo A6x 5G front and back in Olive Green

71

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Oppo A6x 5G

₹12,499

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 750GMediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz6.75", LCD, 120Hz
Camera48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)13MP/5MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 15W6500mAh, 45W
RAM6GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB

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Recommended ForMultimedia, Software and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot GrayOlive Green, Ice Blue
LaunchApril 28, 2021December 02, 2025
AvailabilityMay 01, 2021December 02, 2025
Launch Price₹21,999₹12,499

Display

Winner:Oppo A6x 5G

TypeAMOLEDLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.75 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height1600 pixels1570 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch266 ppi256 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+HD+
Peak Brightness1125 nits

Body

Winner:Oppo A6x 5G

Weight190 grams212 grams
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 3Plastic Material
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
SpeakerLoudspeakerLoudspeaker
IP ratingIP64 (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 UIColorOS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)2 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Camera Resolution48 MP13 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, PanoramaDual View, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait, PRO, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse
StabilizationEISNo Stabilization
Video120fps Slo-mo

Selfie Camera

Winner:Oppo A6x 5G

Front Camera Resolution20 MP5 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDRNight mode, Portrait Mode
Video1080p@30fpsDual Video, Time Lapse

Battery

Winner:Oppo A6x 5G

Capacity5000 mAh6500 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed15 W45 W

Memory

Winner:Oppo A6x 5G

Storage128 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Oppo A6x 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSA-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupported-
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 FeaturesAI Eraser 2.0, AI Game Boost, AI LinkBoost, AI Portrait, Google Lens Integration