Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1600
48
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
UFS 2.1 |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
Model | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-L29 Dual-Sim 4GB RAM, Huawei Blanc |
Country or region available | India | Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
Release date | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 | 11/17/2017 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 74.5 x 154.2 millimeters (2.93 x 6.07 in) |
Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
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/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
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 |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1200/150 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 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE |
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 | 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 | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
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) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 3968x2976 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
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) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
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, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 22.5W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
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/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Gray, Brown, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.0 • Leica optics camera • HDR10 18:9 display • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L29 64GB) | |
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 |