Realme GT 3 (1TB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Realme GT 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.74"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1240x2772
50
MP
MP
16mp
16GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4600
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? Realme GT 3 (1TB)
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18 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| 5G SA/NSA |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Realme GT3 240W RMX3709 | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  India |
| Brand | Realme | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/17/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023 | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 163.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.45 in) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) |
| Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back Back: RGB light notification | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.74" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1240x2772 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 451 PPI | 266 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | Realme UI 4.0 / 5.0 | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1074427 (v9) Geekbench: 3898 (v5.1), 3980 (v6) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 16GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 1TB (965GB 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 | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | 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 | 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | 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, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | 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 | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm112°1/4"1.12µm 2MP microscope f/3.320mm | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: 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 | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX890 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.09" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 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 GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/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 | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 240W Wired fast charging | 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 | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/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: Booster Black, Pulse White | • Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Realme GT 3 (1TB) | 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 |