Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 201 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.7 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,947,517
- against 385,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 2.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 385,000 | 2,947,517 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 775 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,891 | 10,059 Best value |
| 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 (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,459 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, White | Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 123.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | — | 20 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 4:3 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,848 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,448 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 266 ppi | 404 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Anti-reflective coating, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| 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+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.69 W/kg Best value | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.21 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 |
