Mobile phones are no longer out of reach for most people, quite the opposite. They are becoming cheaper and the vast majority of new phones that hit the market do so with this new technology. Like the Redmi Note 9T and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G that we are going to compare today in the mid-range.
Some phones that have remarkable features at fairly contained prices, terminals that do not lack anything and that undoubtedly when comparing them generate many doubts.
Screen and dimensions
We are facing mobiles of similar dimensions, although not the same. The Redmi has a 6.53-inch screen with Full HD + resolution and a hole in the corner for the camera.
While the Samsung has a somewhat larger, 6.6-inch, HD + resolution, and yes, Super AMOLED technology compared to the Redmi LCD. The dimensions are 161.2 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm and it weighs 199 grams in the Note 9T, and 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm with a weight of 193 grams in the Samsung, which is somewhat larger, but lighter.
performance
There is also disparity here, although a similar performance in both. With a MediaTek Dimensity 800U in the Redmi, and a Snapdragon 750 5G in the Galaxy A42 5G.
Both have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, in both cases expandable via micro SD cards.
Camera
Here the Samsung has more sensors, which has a quad camera , with a main 48 megapixel sensor. Accompanied by a sensor of 8 megapixels ultra wide angle, 5 megapixels macro, and 5 megapixels deep.
In the case of the Redmi we have a triple camera , with a 48 megapixel main sensor, accompanied by a 2 megapixel macro sensor and 2 megapixels deep. On the front, it has a 13-megapixel camera, and the Samsung has a 20-megapixel camera.
Battery, connectivity and software
In this section there is also quite equal, with a large battery in both, specifically 5000mAh . In the case of the Redmi with fast charging of 18W and 15W in the Samsung. Both have Android 10, one under MIUI 12 and the other under One UI 2.5.
Both have NFC for mobile payments, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac and USB type C connector. One aspect in favor of the Samsung is the fingerprint reader, which is integrated into the screen, while on the Redmi it is on the side, on the power button. In its favor, the Redmi also has stereo speakers.
Price and conclusion
The truth is that in this case we cannot give a clear winner, because each one stands out in certain aspects. While the Redmi Note 9T has a screen with Full HD resolution, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is AMOLED. While the latter also has a quad camera , a higher resolution front camera and an on-screen fingerprint reader.
At equal RAM and storage, the Samsung is 30 euros more expensive , costing 299 euros, while the Redmi stays at 269 euros. Therefore, we believe that if you are one of those who values the resolution of the screen, and wants to spend less money, the choice is obvious, get the Redmi. On the other hand, if you don’t care so much about the screen, but you still have an AMOLED, and you give importance to the camera, it will be worth paying those 30 euros more.