Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Tecno Pop 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.1"
IPS
IPS
720x1560
5
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
5000
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!
18 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Capacitive |
+11 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) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
Model | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Pop 5 (BD2p) |
Other model names | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p, 32GB+2GB) 5000mAh |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Tecno |
Release date | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 | 7/26/2021 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 282 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
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) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
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 | 42/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G |
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 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
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+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/3.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/3.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
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) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
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 | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
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 | 5W (5V/1A) 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) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
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: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue โข Android Go edition โข HIOS 7.5 โข Silicon case included โข WiFi hotspot |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Tecno Pop 5 (BD2p) | |
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 |