Samsung recently added two new 5G devices to its lineup in the Indian market. Both these devices are introduced in the ‘F’ and ‘M’ series, respectively. These smartphones are the Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G. The Galaxy F series is the budget and mid-range series from the brand, which is exclusive to Flipkart. At the same time, the M series is a similar series that is available online and offline. Samsung has launched these devices with excellent specifications. There are only a few differences between these devices, which are mainly in styling, chipset, and cameras.
Similarities between Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G
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Even though the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G sport a similar size 1080p screen, there are differences in the tech. Apart from this, the size and refresh rate of the display differs. The Galaxy M52 5G features a 120Hz panel, while the Galaxy F42 5G sports a 90Hz panel. Even though the chipset of both devices varies, both of these come in a similar variant. That is, both devices come in 6/128GB and 8/128GB variants. The Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G also run on OneUi 3.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Further, the dimensions of the phones are similar, but there is a massive difference in the weight. Another similar thing is the primary rear camera. Both have a similar 64MP primary sensor. The other two rear sensors are different in both devices. Both smartphones also get the same 5,000 mAh battery. However, the Galaxy M52 5G supports 25W fast charging tech. But both devices come with the same 15W charger in the box. So, practically there is no difference in charging speeds.
Comparison between Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G!
Basis of Difference Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
Display 6.6 inch FHD+ TFT Display
90Hz refresh rate
20;9 aspect ratio
Screen to body ratio of 82.1%
400 PPI density6.7 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Display
120Hz refresh rate
20;9 aspect ratio
Screen to body ratio of 86.4%
800 nits peak brightness
393 PPI density
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC
Android 11, OneUI 3.1Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC
Android 11, OneUI 3.1
Camera 64MP primary sensor
5MP ultra-wide-angel sensor
2MP depth sensor
Front Camera
8MP sensor64MP primary sensor
12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
5MP macro sensor
5MP depth sensor
Front Camera
32MP sensor
Battery 5000 mAh battery
15W fast charging5000 mAh battery
25W fast charging (15W in-box)
Variants 6 / 128GB
8 / 128GB
6 / 128GB
8 / 128GB
Connectivity WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
5G / 4GWiFI
NFC
GPS
Bluetooth
Dimensions and Weight 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm
203 grams164.2 x 76.4 x 7.4 mm
173 grams
Biometric options Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Face unlockSide-mounted fingerprint sensor
Face unlock
Sensors Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor
Geomagnetic Sensor
Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor
Geomagnetic Sensor
Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Colors Nebula Blue Icy Blue
Blazing Black
White
These are the differences between the Galaxy F42 5G and Galaxy M52 5G. We hope that you can decide on either of these devices to purchase for yourself or others.
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