Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
IPS
IPS
640x1136
12
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1642
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) | iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724 |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 | 3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 113 grams (3.96 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 640x1136 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 326 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
π€ Operating System | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | iOS 9.0 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | iOS 15 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0) |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TDβLTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
π· Camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123Β° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 29mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8Β΅m pixel | 1.22Β΅m pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
π Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
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) WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1642 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 36 hours (1.5 days) | 14 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 240 hours (10 days) |
β Other features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
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 | β’ Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray β’ Samsung Pay | β’ Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold β’ Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) β’ Simultaneous HD video and image recording β’ FaceTime β’ Siri natural language β’ AirDrop file sharing β’ iCloud cloud service β’ NFC for Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | iPhone SE (16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.689W/kg (head) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body) |