Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/14/2021 8:09 AM, updated: 12/10/2022 5:39 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M51 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+385 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+6.7"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP30% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+1/1.73" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+7000 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
213 grams (7.46 ounces)	vs	+193 grams (6.76 ounces)10% Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files

36 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)

8GB LPDDR4X

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

60Hz

+29 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 M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy M51 SM-M515F/DSN (8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	India, Malaysia, Turkey	India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/11/2020	5/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.3 x 163.9 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	213 grams (7.46 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8000x6000 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	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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 M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	64 hours (2.7 days)	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/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: Celestial Black, Electric Blue • One UI 2.1, 3.1	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN 8GB RAM)	Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.689W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.609W/kg (head), 1.446W/kg (body)	feature not registered