Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) 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)
vs
5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
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!
14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) | Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550 (Dual-Sim), Asus ZX550 |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Asus |
Release date | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 | 12/1/2015 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 12 millimeters (0.47 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Intel Atom Z3580 (22nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | PowerVR G6430 MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
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 | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + 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 Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 36 hours (1.5 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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 | โข Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray โข Samsung Pay | โข Colors: Black, White โข Asus ZenUI โข Hoya camera sensor โข Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) โข 3x optical zoom camera โข Dual tone flash โข 5GB Asus Webstorage โข Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.689W/kg (head) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |