Samsung recently added two new 5G devices to its lineup in the Indian market. Both these devices are introduced in the ‘F’ and ‘M’ series, respectively. These smartphones are the Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G. The Galaxy F series is the budget and mid-range series from the brand, which is exclusive to Flipkart. At the same time, the M series is a similar series that is available online and offline. Samsung has launched these devices with excellent specifications. There are only a few differences between these devices, which are mainly in styling, chipset, and cameras.
Similarities between Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G
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Even though the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G sport a similar size 1080p screen, there are differences in the tech. Apart from this, the size and refresh rate of the display differs. The Galaxy M52 5G features a 120Hz panel, while the Galaxy F42 5G sports a 90Hz panel. Even though the chipset of both devices varies, both of these come in a similar variant. That is, both devices come in 6/128GB and 8/128GB variants. The Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G also run on OneUi 3.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Further, the dimensions of the phones are similar, but there is a massive difference in the weight. Another similar thing is the primary rear camera. Both have a similar 64MP primary sensor. The other two rear sensors are different in both devices. Both smartphones also get the same 5,000 mAh battery. However, the Galaxy M52 5G supports 25W fast charging tech. But both devices come with the same 15W charger in the box. So, practically there is no difference in charging speeds.
Comparison between Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G!
| Basis of Difference | Samsung Galaxy F42 5G | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 inch FHD+ TFT Display 90Hz refresh rate 20;9 aspect ratio Screen to body ratio of 82.1% 400 PPI density | 6.7 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Display 120Hz refresh rate 20;9 aspect ratio Screen to body ratio of 86.4% 800 nits peak brightness 393 PPI density |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC Android 11, OneUI 3.1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC Android 11, OneUI 3.1 |
| Camera | 64MP primary sensor 5MP ultra-wide-angel sensor 2MP depth sensor Front Camera 8MP sensor | 64MP primary sensor 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor 5MP macro sensor 5MP depth sensor Front Camera 32MP sensor |
| Battery | 5000 mAh battery 15W fast charging | 5000 mAh battery 25W fast charging (15W in-box) |
| Variants | 6 / 128GB 8 / 128GB | 6 / 128GB 8 / 128GB |
| Connectivity | WiFi Bluetooth GPS 5G / 4G | WiFI NFC GPS Bluetooth |
| Dimensions and Weight | 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm 203 grams | 164.2 x 76.4 x 7.4 mm 173 grams |
| Biometric options | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Light Sensor Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Light Sensor Proximity Sensor |
| Colors | Nebula Blue | Icy Blue Blazing Black White |
These are the differences between the Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G. We hope that you can decide on either of these devices to purchase for yourself or others.
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