Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Samsung Galaxy M33 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/6/2025 5:26 PM, updated: 7/6/2025 5:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M33 X Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels126% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+400 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 13	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
5000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
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/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

36 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

6.6"

LED flash

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)	Galaxy M33 5G SM-M336BU/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	India	Bangladesh, India, Myanmar
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 471844 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
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/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
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	2000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/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, 40, 41, 66, 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, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary 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, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
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) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
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
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
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/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
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	5.1 + 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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	44 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
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: Blue, Green, Brown
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.689W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.042W/kg (head), 1.378W/kg (body)