Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy F42 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7	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)	8.00-inch	-
Cover Display	6.50-inch	-
Cover Resolution	2520x1080 pixels	-
Front Camera	10-megapixel + 10-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel	64-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	12GB	6GB, 8GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	4400mAh	-
OS	Android 16	Android 11
Resolution	1968x2184 pixels	1080x2408 pixels
Display	-	6.60-inch
Processor	-	MediaTek Dimensity 700
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy F42 5G
Release date	July 9, 2025	September 29, 2021
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Foldable	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	72.80 x 158.40 x 8.90	167.20 x 76.40 x 9.00
Weight (g)	215.00	203.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4400	-
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Colours	Blue Shadow, Jetblack, Silver Shadow	Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Removable battery	-	No
Fast charging	-	Proprietary
display
Screen size (inches)	8.00	6.60
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1968x2184 pixels	1080x2408 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	368	-
Refresh Rate	-	90 Hz
second display
Screen size (inches)	6.50	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Resolution	2520x1080 pixels	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	422	-
hardware
Processor make	Snapdragon 8 Elite	MediaTek Dimensity 700
RAM	12GB	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB
Processor	-	octa-core
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	1000
Dedicated microSD slot	-	Yes
camera
Rear camera	200-megapixel (f/f1.7) + 12-megapixel (f/f2.2) + 10-megapixel (f/f/2.4)	64-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	3
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	10-megapixel (f/f2.2) + 10-megapixel (f/f2.2)	8-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	2	1
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 11
Skin	One UI 8	One UI 3.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.00
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
GPS	-	Yes
USB Type-C	-	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	-	2
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes

Popular Mobile Brands