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Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

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EXPERT SCORE
8.2
EXPERT SCORE
8
Performance
Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611
4 GB RAM
MSP SCORE
8
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
6 GB RAM
MSP SCORE
8
Display
6.4 inches
Super AMOLED
MSP SCORE
8
6.6 inches
Super AMOLED
MSP SCORE
6
Rear Camera
Triple
48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP
MSP SCORE
8
Quad
48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP
MSP SCORE
8.5
Front Camera
Single
20 MP
MSP SCORE
8
Single
20 MP
MSP SCORE
9
Battery
6000 mAh
15W Fast charging
MSP SCORE
9
5000 mAh
15W Fast charging
MSP SCORE
8
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ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
No Of Cores8 (Octa Core)8 (Octa Core)
CPU2.3GHz, Quad core, Cortex A73 1.7GHz, Quad core, Cortex A532.2GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570
Architecture64-bit64-bit
Fabrication10 nm8 nm
RAM4 GB6 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
GraphicsMali-G72 MP3Adreno 619
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BuildPlastic back panelPlastic back panel
Height6.26 inches (159 mm)6.47 inches (164.4 mm)
Width2.96 inches (75.1 mm)2.99 inches (75.9 mm)
Thickness0.35 inches (8.9 mm)0.34 inches (8.6 mm)
Weight188 grams193 grams
ColorsMidnight Blue, Raven BlackPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
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Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Display TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.4 inches (16.26 cms)6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
Bezel-less displayYes, with Waterdrop notchYes, with notch
Pixel Density403 pixels per inch (ppi)266 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness420 nitsNA
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass v3NA
Color Reproduction16M Colors16M Colors
Screen to body percentage84.02 %84.28 %
Display Refresh RateNA60Hz
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Rear camera setupTripleQuad
Rear camera (Primary) 48 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture26 mm focal length 2" sensor size0.8µm pixel size 48 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.8 aperture2" sensor size0.8µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary)8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture12 mm focal length4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture
Rear camera (Tertiary)5 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.2 aperture5 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture
Rear camera (Quaternary)NA5 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture
Front camera setupSingleSingle
Front camera (Primary)20 MP resolutionf/2.2 aperture26 mm focal length20 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture
SensorCMOS image sensorISOCELL Plus
FlashLED Rear flashLED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear)3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Resolution (Front)1920x1080 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera FeaturesAuto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focusAuto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
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TypeLi-ionLi-ion
Capacity6000 mAh5000 mAh
RemovableNoNo
Fast ChargingYes, 15WYes, 15W
Charging speed20% to 100% in 02h 09m 47s (in-house tested)20% to 100% in 01h 54m 16s (in-house tested)
Wireless ChargingNoNA
Talk TimeNAUp to 36 Hours (4G)
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Operating SystemAndroid v10 (Q)Android v11
Custom UISamsung One UISamsung One UI
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Internal Memory64 GB128 GB
Memory typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
Storage available for user49 GB103 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Hybrid Slot)
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SIM ConfigurationDual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: NanoDual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid
NetworkSIM1: 4GSIM2: 4GSIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 4G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)YesYes
Wi-FiYes, with ac/b/g/n/n 5GHzYes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi featuresWi-Fi Direct, Mobile HotspotWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth v5.0Bluetooth v5.0
USBUSB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-GoUSB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
USB OTG SupportYesNA
GPSYes with A-GPS, GlonassYes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC ChipsetNoYes
InfraredYesYes
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SpeakerYesYes
Speaker FeaturesDolby AtmosNA
Audio JackYes, 3.5mmYes, 3.5mm
Video PlayerYes, Video Formats: 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, M4V, MKV, MP4, WebM, WMVYes, Video Formats: 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, M4V, MKV, MP4, WebM, WMV
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Fingerprint sensorYes, RearYes, On-screen
Face UnlockYesYes
Other SensorLight sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerGyroscopeLight sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerGyroscope