Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO U5 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Comparison between vivo iQOO U5 and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO U5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 400,000
- against 385,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 266 ppi
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- against 2,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 1,500 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 400,000 Best value | 385,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 894 Best value | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,044 Best value | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores | 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 | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Grey, Black, Blue, Aurora | Black, Grey, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO U5 | 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR | 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 | — | 0.69 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO U5 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2165A | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS |
