Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Nokia G20 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Nokia G20 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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6.52"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (101GB available) |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
720x1600 pixels |
LED flash |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | G20 (128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) | Nokia G20 4G TA-1336, TA-1343, TA-1347, TA-1365, TA-1372 |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 | 5/17/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 76 x 164.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.49 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.52" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 269 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 400nits[typ] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | Android One |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (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 | 300/50 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: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: 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 Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) |
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, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 2MP macro 2MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 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 | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8ยตm 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
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) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (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) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
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) | Nokia G20 (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 | โข Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray โข Samsung Pay | โข Colors: White Glacier, Blue Night |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Nokia G20 (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.689W/kg (head) | 1.01W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.49W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body) |