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Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 266 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 208 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 325,370 | 385,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1x 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold, and 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver. | 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 | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Red, Purple | Black, Grey, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165.3 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, P2i Nano Coating Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 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 | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 420 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ 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 | 395 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 | 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, 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, MIMO | 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, AVRCP, DIP, PBAP/PAB | 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, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, 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 | — | 0.69 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi K30i 5G | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS |
