Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy F42 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5	Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	-
Design Rating		-
Display Rating		-
Software Rating		-
Performance Rating		-
Battery Life Rating		-
Camera Rating		-
Value for Money Rating		-
key specs
Display (Primary)	7.60-inch	-
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 700
Front Camera	10-megapixel + 4-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel	64-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	12GB	6GB, 8GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	128GB
Battery Capacity	4400mAh	-
OS	Android 13	Android 11
Resolution	2176x1812 pixels	1080x2408 pixels
Display	-	6.60-inch
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 5	Galaxy F42 5G
Release date	July 26, 2023	September 29, 2021
Launched in India	No	Yes
Form factor	Foldable	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	129.90 x 154.90 x 6.10	167.20 x 76.40 x 9.00
Weight (g)	253.00	203.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4400	-
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Colours	Cream, Icy Blue, and Phantom Black	Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Removable battery	-	No
display
Screen size (inches)	7.60	6.60
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2176x1812 pixels	1080x2408 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	374	-
Refresh Rate	-	90 Hz
second display
Screen size (inches)	6.20	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Resolution	904x2316 pixels	-
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	412	-
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 700
RAM	12GB	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	128GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	1000
Dedicated microSD slot	-	Yes
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2) + 10-megapixel (f/2.4)	64-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	3
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	10-megapixel (f/2.2) + 4-megapixel (f/1.8, 2.0-micron)	8-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	2	1
software
Operating system	Android 13	Android 11
Skin	One UI 5.1.1	One UI 3.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
Headphones	-	3.5mm
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	-