Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Vivo Y31 5G

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Display	6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz	6.68", IPS LCD, 120Hz
Camera	48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)	50MP+0.08MP/8MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 15W	6500mAh, 44W
RAM	6GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Display	6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz	6.68", IPS LCD, 120Hz
Camera	48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)	50MP+0.08MP/8MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 15W	6500mAh, 44W
RAM	6GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB

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Recommended For	Performance, Gaming, Software and Main Camera	Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design and Build Quality
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General

Colors	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray	Rose Red, Diamond Green
Launch	April 28, 2021	September 13, 2025
Availability	May 01, 2021	September 13, 2025
Launch Price	₹21,999	₹19,999
Colors	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray	Rose Red, Diamond Green
Launch	April 28, 2021	September 13, 2025
Availability	May 01, 2021	September 13, 2025
Launch Price	₹21,999	₹19,999

Display

Winner:Vivo Y31 5G

Type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.6 inches	6.68 inches
Resolution Width	720 pixels	720 pixels
Resolution Height	1600 pixels	1608 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	266 ppi	264 ppi
Display Resolution	HD+	HD+
Peak Brightness		1000 nits
Type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.6 inches	6.68 inches
Resolution Width	720 pixels	720 pixels
Resolution Height	1600 pixels	1608 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	266 ppi	264 ppi
Display Resolution	HD+	HD+
Peak Brightness		1000 nits

Body

Winner:Vivo Y31 5G

Weight	190 grams	209 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	-	IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Stereo Speakers
Build Quality		SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance
Weight	190 grams	209 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	-	IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Loudspeaker	Stereo Speakers
Build Quality		SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 750G	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 750G	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	0.08 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Auxiliary
Camera 3 Resolution	5 MP
Camera 3 Type	Macro
Features	HDR, LED flash, Panorama	LED Flash, panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-Lapse
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video
Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	0.08 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Auxiliary
Camera 3 Resolution	5 MP
Camera 3 Type	Macro
Features	HDR, LED flash, Panorama	LED Flash, panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-Lapse
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	Vivo Funtouch
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)
AI Features		AI Erase, AI Screen Translation, AI SuperLink, Circle to Search with Google
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	Vivo Funtouch
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)
AI Features		AI Erase, AI Screen Translation, AI SuperLink, Circle to Search with Google

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Front Camera Resolution	20 MP	8 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Single
Features	Face unlock, HdR	Face unlock, Portrait Mode
Video	1080p@30fps
Front Camera Resolution	20 MP	8 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Single
Features	Face unlock, HdR	Face unlock, Portrait Mode
Video	1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Vivo Y31 5G

Capacity	5000 mAh	6500 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	15 W	44 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	6500 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	15 W	44 W

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.1	eMMC 5.1
RAM	6 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.1	eMMC 5.1
RAM	6 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Slot	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA
Sim Slot	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	4.2
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, 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	4.2
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, 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, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Side Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Vivo Y31 5G

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