Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei P10 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Model | P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Huawei P10 VTR-L09 Single-Sim, Huawei VTR-L09 | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Europe) | India |
Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
Release date | 3/1/2017 | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 |
Depth | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.3 x 145.3 millimeters (2.73 x 5.72 in) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.1" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 PPI | 266 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8, 9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40) | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
๐ท Camera | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP monochrome | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 36 hours (1.5 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Silver, Rose Gold, Black, Gold, Blue, Greenery โข Emotion UI 5.1 โข Leica optics โข Fast battery charging โข 24-bit/192kHz audio | โข Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray โข Samsung Pay |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Huawei P10 (L09 32GB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.689W/kg (head) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |