Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs. iQOO U3x: 48MP cameras, 8GB RAM!

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs. Vivo iQOO U3x specs

One of two handsets, the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is the latest smartphone now available on the market. Meanwhile, Vivo iQOO U3x comes with top-end specs. Now, let’s take a closer look at the display; the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G specs offer a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED with 720 x 1600 pixels. Meanwhile, Vivo iQOO U3x specs carry a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2408 pixels. Therefore, the Vivo beast wins this round with a higher resolution.

Under the hood, the Samsung device ships with 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM. On the other hand, the Vivo handset comes with three variants: 64GB/ 6GB RAM, 128GB/ 4GB RAM, 128GB/ 8GB RAM (no card slot). Furthermore, the Samsung handset features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC, while its rival uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G. Moreover, both two devices work on Android 11 as the OS.

So, with a better chipset, the Samsung monster wins this time. How about the camera aspect? The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G camera includes a quad 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP rear lenses. At the front-facing, there is a 20MP sensor. Otherwise, the Vivo iQOO U3x camera packs a dual 13MP + 2MP lens setup at the back. Around the front, there is a single 8MP sensor for taking selfies. How about the battery? Two handsets house a 5000mAh battery cell. Hence, the Samsung phone gets one more point in this round because of higher camera resolutions. Lastly, with features that surpass its competitors, the Samsung flagship wins this competition.

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs. Vivo iQOO U3x release date and price

Both smartphones are now available for purchase, with Samsung Galaxy M42 5G release date took place last month. Concerning the cost, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G price shall start around Rs. 21, 999 ~ $300. Besides, the Vivo iQOO U3x price starts at $195 ~ Rs. 14, 263. With a less affordable price tag, the Vivo phone seems to be a great choice.