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Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) vs Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Z 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 Z (SM-Z9005) 07Points
Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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21Points Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Z X
Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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 M42 (SM-M426B/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!

Z (SM-Z9005)} 7 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) vs Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)42%
Lighter		vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner		vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+306 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs266 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
4.8"vs+6.6"37%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 20MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
18 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
ModelSamsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesSamsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung RedwoodGalaxy M42 5G SM-M426B/Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region availableIndia
India		India
India
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/1/20145/1/2021, Announced: 4/28/2021
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionTizen 2.2.1Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black, Brown
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Prism Dot Black, Gray
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)Galaxy M42 (SM-M426B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)0.689W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)feature not registered
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