Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 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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5"
PLS
PLS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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27 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 18 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +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/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Model | Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) |
| Other model names | Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM) | ๊ฐค๋ญ์ J3(2017), LG U+ Galaxy J3 SM-J330L |
| Country or region available |  India |  South Korea |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021 | 7/1/2017 |
| 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) | 70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in) |
| Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 294 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (23GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| 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 | 150/50 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 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,17) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
| 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/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Digital TV |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2400 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 36 hours (1.5 days) | 15 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| 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 | โข Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray โข Samsung Pay | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Gold โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Aluminum body โข 2.5D curved glass screen โข Samsung Knox โข HD DMB TV (only Korea) |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) | |
| 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 |