Nothing Phone 2a vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Nothing Phone 2a	Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.70-inch	6.60-inch
Front Camera	32-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	8GB, 12GB	6GB, 8GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 14	Android 11
Resolution	1080x2412 pixels	-
general
Brand	Nothing	Samsung
Model	Phone 2a	Galaxy M42 5G
Release date	March 5, 2024	April 28, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	161.74 x 76.00 x 8.55	-
Weight (g)	190.00	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Colours	Black, White	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Thickness	-	8.6
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	FHD+	-
Screen size (inches)	6.70	6.60
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2412 pixels	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	394	-
hardware
RAM	8GB, 12GB	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB
Processor make	-	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	1000
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2	4
Front camera	32-megapixel	20-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
software
Operating system	Android 14	Android 11
Skin	Nothing OS 2.5	OneUI 3.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.00
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	-
Accelerometer	Yes	-
Ambient light sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	-

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