Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy M42 5G	Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
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	6.60-inch	6.30-inch
Front Camera	20-megapixel	24-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel	24-megapixel + 10-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	6GB, 8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	3800mAh
OS	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
Processor	-	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Resolution	-	1080x2220 pixels
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy M42 5G	Galaxy A9 (2018)
Release date	April 28, 2021	October 1, 2018
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Thickness	8.6	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	3800
Fast charging	Proprietary	-
Colours	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray	-
Dimensions (mm)	-	162.50 x 77.00 x 7.80
Weight (g)	-	183.00
display
Screen size (inches)	6.60	6.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	-	1080x2220 pixels
hardware
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
RAM	6GB, 8GB	6GB
Internal storage	128GB	128GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	1000	512
Processor	-	octa-core (4x2.2GHz + 4x1.8GHz)
camera
Rear camera	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel	24-megapixel (f/1.7) + 10-megapixel (f/2.4) + 8-megapixel (f/2.4) + 5-megapixel (f/2.0)
No. of Rear Cameras	4	-
Front camera	20-megapixel	24-megapixel (f/2.0)
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
software
Operating system	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
Skin	OneUI 3.1	Samsung Experience UX
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
GPS	-	Yes
NFC	-	Yes
USB Type-C	-	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
FM	-	No
Number of SIMs	-	2
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	-	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Accelerometer	-	Yes
Ambient light sensor	-	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes