Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Realme C85

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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

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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
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C
IP rating	-	IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Build Quality		MIL-STD-810H compliant
Weight	190 grams	215 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C
IP rating	-	IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Build Quality		MIL-STD-810H compliant

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
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 750G	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619	Arm Mali-G57 MC2

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	HDR, LED flash, Panorama	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode
Stabilization	No Stabilization	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	HDR, LED flash, Panorama	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	Realme UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
AI Features		AI Assistant, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	Realme UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
AI Features		AI Assistant, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme C85

Front Camera Resolution	20 MP	8 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	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	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	Dual nano-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	Dual nano-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
Bluetooth	5	5.3
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS	A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	5.3
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS	A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Side Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Side Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Realme C85

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