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Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M42 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi K30 X Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) 12Points
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB)

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)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Redmi K30 (64GB)} 13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (103GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(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 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
266 PPIvs+395 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.6"vs+6.67"1%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MPvs+(dual front camera) 20MP + 2MP10%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+27W80%
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.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+24 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
ModelGalaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB + 6GB RAM), M1912G7BC, M1912G7BE
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/202112/1/2019
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)76.6 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)266 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (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 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
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
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
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)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41/5.0"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels(dual front camera)
20 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels5184x3840 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 registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
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)Redmi K30 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + 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 supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
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
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging27W 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)Redmi K30 (64GB)
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: Blue, Red, Purple
• MIUI 11, 12
• Game Turbo 2.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)Redmi K30 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.689W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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