Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 10 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy F42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/15/2022 4:31 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 4:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy F42 X Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2412

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Realme 10 Pro+ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

64
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)

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!

19 Advantages Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2412 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2408 pixels
+6.7"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP66% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 64MP + 5MP + 2MP
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	1152p (2048x1152)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+67W3 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
+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]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
394 PPI	vs	+400 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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

27 Common items in both devices

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

Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Realme 10 Pro Plus 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 920)	Galaxy F42 5G SM-E426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Malaysia	India
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	11/24/2022, Announced: 11/17/2022	10/3/2021, Announced: 9/29/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 161.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.36 in)	76.4 x 167.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.58 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Realme UI 4.0	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 920 (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 491964 (v9) Geekbench: 2226 (v5.1) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79)
Primary 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 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
📷 Camera
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm112° 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	1152p (2048x1152) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	feature not registered
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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60/120/480fps 720p@960fps	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res	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
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Dark Matter Black, Nebula Blue, Hyperspace	• Colors: Matte Black, Matte Aqua
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy F42 (SM-E426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.47W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.94W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)