Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M40
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.3", LCD, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | 32MP+8MP+5MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.3", LCD, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | 32MP+8MP+5MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Software, Gaming, Main Camera, Display and Multimedia | Battery, Design, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Software, Gaming, Main Camera, Display and Multimedia | Battery, Design, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Seawater Blue, Midnight Blue, Cocktail Orange | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | June 13, 2019 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | June 18, 2019 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹19,990 | ||
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Seawater Blue, Midnight Blue, Cocktail Orange | ||
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | June 13, 2019 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | June 18, 2019 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹19,990 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Type | AMOLED | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 409 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Type | AMOLED | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 409 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M40
| Weight | 190 grams | 168 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| IP rating | No Rating | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | 168 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| IP rating | No Rating |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 675 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 612 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 675 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 612 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M40
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 15 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 15 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 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 | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| 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 | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio, RDS, Recording | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio, RDS, Recording | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Rear Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Rear Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
