Side-by-side technical data
ZTE S30 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Comparison between ZTE S30 and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE S30, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE S30, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 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
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | 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 | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,000 | 385,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76-class performance cores and 6 Cortex-A55-class efficiency 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 | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Pink, Blue, Purple | Black, Grey, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.8 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| 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 | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S30 | 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B10, 3G UMTS B11, 3G UMTS B12, 3G UMTS B13, 3G UMTS B17, 3G UMTS B28, 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 n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 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, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | 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 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 | 800 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | S30 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 9030N | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS |
