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Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Fairphone 4 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Fairphone 4 X Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) 10Points
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (128GB)

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!

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs 4 (128GB)} 16 Advantages Fairphone 4 (128GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)22%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+6.6"5%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5000 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3905 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
266 PPIvs+409 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP45%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 25MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
15Wvs+20W33%
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)Fairphone 4 (6GB RAM)
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungFairphone
Release date5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/202110/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 12
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 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/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.78" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3905 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green
• Modular phone with swappable components
• iFixit: 10/10

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.689W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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