OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2022 5:29 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 11:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare OnePlus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)

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!

22 Advantages OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+402 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+(triple camera) 48MP + 50MP + 2MP52% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.43" inches40% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+65W3 times 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.	vs	15W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
6.55"	vs	+6.6"1% Larger screen
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 20MP25% 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
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 9 5G LE2110 (China), BBK Lemonade	Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021	5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 160 millimeters (2.91 x 6.3 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	ColorOS 12 / 13	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78, 79)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF 2MP monochrome f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.43" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 9 (LE2110 128GB)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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