Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Edge vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/14/2021 7:48 AM, updated: 12/10/2022 5:39 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TDDI

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+401 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TDDI	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.6"20% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
13W	vs	+15W15% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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Model	ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	联想ZUK Edge (64GB + 4GB RAM), Lenovo ZUK Z2151	Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	Lenovo	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2017	5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 142.9 millimeters (2.93 x 5.63 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TDDI	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.3% (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)	401 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	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	1.34µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	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/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	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	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.1 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	4.1 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	13W Wired fast 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
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	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	• Colors: Ceramic White, Titanium Black • ZUI 2.5 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/4GB)	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