Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Realme C85
42
Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.8", LCD, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 7000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.8", LCD, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 7000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | November 28, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | November 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹15,499 | ||
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green | ||
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | November 28, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | November 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹15,499 |
Display
Winner:Realme C85
| Type | AMOLED | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1570 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 256 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1570 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 256 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme C85
| Weight | 190 grams | 215 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-STD-810H compliant | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Front | - | |||
| IP rating | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | 215 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-STD-810H compliant | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Front | - | |||
| IP rating | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme C85
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps |
Battery
Winner:Realme C85
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme C85
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme C85
| 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 | A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| 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 | A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot |
