Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Realme 8
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 5G and Realme 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 8, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, if you care about…
- Display Diagonal
- 6.6″
- against 6.4″
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Realme 8, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 411 ppi
- against 266 ppi
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 190 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 385,000 | 298,328 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 775 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,891 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, White | Silver, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 266 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.69 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS | RMX3085 |
