Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7	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 (Primary)	8.00-inch	-
Cover Display	6.50-inch	-
Cover Resolution	2520x1080 pixels	-
Front Camera	10-megapixel + 10-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	12GB	6GB, 8GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	4400mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 11
Resolution	1968x2184 pixels	-
Display	-	6.60-inch
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 7	Galaxy M42 5G
Release date	July 9, 2025	April 28, 2021
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Foldable	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	72.80 x 158.40 x 8.90	-
Weight (g)	215.00	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	4400	5000
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Colours	Blue Shadow, Jetblack, Silver Shadow	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Thickness	-	8.6
Fast charging	-	Proprietary
display
Screen size (inches)	8.00	6.60
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1968x2184 pixels	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	368	-
second display
Screen size (inches)	6.50	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Resolution	2520x1080 pixels	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	422	-
hardware
Processor make	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
RAM	12GB	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	1000
camera
Rear camera	200-megapixel (f/f1.7) + 12-megapixel (f/f2.2) + 10-megapixel (f/f/2.4)	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	4
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	10-megapixel (f/f2.2) + 10-megapixel (f/f2.2)	20-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	2	1
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 11
Skin	One UI 8	OneUI 3.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.00
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	-
Accelerometer	Yes	-
Ambient light sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	-
Barometer	Yes	-

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