Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2023 8:57 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 X Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP8% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+390 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
15W	vs	+25W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

6.6"

LED flash

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)	Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	India	(Global, International), (Middle East)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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 (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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) 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, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro 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	26mm lens
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	OIS: Optical 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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
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	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)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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 (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.689W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.546W/kg (head), 1.488W/kg (body)