Samsung Galaxy M42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
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Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Better display
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2408 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| PPI | 266 | 400 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 77.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 810 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 750G 5G | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Process (nm) | 8 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 5.1 | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 11 | 15 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 2 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4350 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 168.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 240 |
| Width (mm) | 75.9 | 79.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, April 28 | 2025, April 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, May 01 | Available. Released 2025, May 07 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 68 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy M42 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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