Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
July 25, 2025 (Official)
May 1, 2021 (Official)
Custom UI
Samsung One UI
Samsung One UI
Operating System(OS)
Android v16
Android v11
Security Updates
7 Year
-
Near Field Communication
-
Yes
Resolution
1968x2184 px
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Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Autofocus
Yes
Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Shooting Modes
No
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features
No
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording Features
No
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30 fps
Image Resolution
-
8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings
-
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Camera
-
48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP
Resolution
1968x2184 px
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Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2x
Super AMOLED
Screen Size
8.0 inches (20.32 cm)
6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
Resolution
1968x2184 px
720x1600 px (HD+)
Peak Brightness
2600 nits
-
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Pixel Density
367 ppi
266 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
178.04 %
84.28 %
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Ceramic
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Bezel-less Display
Yes with punch-hole display
Yes with notch
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
90 %
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Weight
215 grams
193 grams
Build Material
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Back: Plastic
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G, 4G
SIM 1
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
SIM 2
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
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Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Capacity
4400 mAh
5000 mAh
Quick Charging
Yes, 25W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
Yes, 15W Fast Charging
TalkTime
-
Up to 36 Hours(4G)
Battery Life (PC Mark)
-
20h 36m
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
-
1h 54m 16s
Internal Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB
Storage Type
UFS 4.0
UFS 2.1
Expandable Storage
No
Yes, Up to 1 TB
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position
Side
On-screen
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Fingerprint Sensor Type
-
Optical
Processor
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
RAM & Storage
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6 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
Display
-
6.6", 720 x 1600 Resolution
