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Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M42 X Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) 20Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X
6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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 M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (233GB available)126%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (103GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+393 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+6.7"2%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 50MP151%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+45W2 times
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.
vs15W
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP10%
Higher resolution main camera
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

32 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+25 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIMGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Middle East)IndiaIsraelVietnam
(Middle East), India, Israel, Vietnam
India
India
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/28/20245/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresAlways-On DisplayNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core)
3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (233GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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 / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 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
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1ยตm pixel0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)50 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Dark Blue, Light Greenโ€ข Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)0.689W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
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