Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/14/2021 7:48 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 5G X Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B) Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+185 grams (6.48 ounces)4% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+393 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP30% Higher resolution main camera
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

35 Common items in both devices

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Other model names	Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)	Galaxy A71 5G SM-A716B Single-SIM
Country or region available	India	Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021	6/15/2020, Announced: 4/8/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
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	2000/200 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA (41, 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
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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 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	1/1.72" 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	6528x4896 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	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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 A71 5G (SM-A716B)
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 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 A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 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)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
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: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.689W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.24W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)