Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M51 and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M51, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M51, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- against 266 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 213 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.5 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 266,620 | 385,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 470 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 470 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, Grey, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 420 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | 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+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.38 W/kg | 0.69 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.61 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M51 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M515F, SM-M515F/DSN | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS |
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