Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Nokia 7.2 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Nokia 7.2 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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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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31 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (110GB available) |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | 7.2 (128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) | Nokia 7.2 TA-1178, TA-1181, TA-1193, TA-1196 (6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 | 9/5/2019 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 75.11 x 159.88 millimeters (2.96 x 6.29 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 400 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 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 10 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
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) 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America version: 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 Global version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 13, 28, 66) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (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 |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
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 | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, 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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 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, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 10W (5V/2A) 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 |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
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: Prism Dot Black, Gray • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Charcoal, Cyan Green, Ice • Android One • 19:9, HDR10 display • 2.5D glass screen • Always-on display • ZEISS camera optics |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia 7.2 (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.689W/kg (head) | 1.15W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body) |