Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Tecno Pova Slim 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 5160mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 5160mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Display, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Display, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Cool Black, Sky Blue, Slim White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | September 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | September 08, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹19,999 | ||
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Cool Black, Sky Blue, Slim White | ||
| Launch | April 28, 2021 | September 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 01, 2021 | September 08, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹19,999 |
Display
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1224 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 440 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1224 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 266 ppi | 440 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 156 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-810H | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | |||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | 156 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-810H | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | |||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 6400 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | HIOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 6400 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | HIOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 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 | LED Fash | ||
| 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 | LED Fash | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Supported | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Supported |
Battery
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | |||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | |||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | |||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single Nano SIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single Nano SIM | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Unknown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | Unknown | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Unknown | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | Unknown |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Writing Assistant, Circle to Search | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Writing Assistant, Circle to Search |
