GENERAL |
|
Brand |
Samsung |
Model |
Galaxy M42 5G |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
01 May 2021 |
Operating System |
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
SIM |
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Networks |
2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Body and Dimensions |
|
Height |
164.4 mm |
Width |
75.9 mm |
Thickness |
8.6 mm |
Weight |
190 g (6.70 oz) |
Colors |
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray |
Display |
|
Screen type |
Super AMOLED |
Screen Size |
6.6 inches |
Screen Resolution |
720 x 1600 pixels |
Aspect Radio |
20:9 |
Pixel Density |
266 PPI |
screen-to-body ratio |
84.3% |
Hardware |
|
Chipset |
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
CPU |
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
GPU |
Adreno 619 |
RAM and Storage |
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Card Slot |
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Primary Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Quad |
Lens |
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF |
Features |
LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Video Recording |
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
Front Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Single |
Lens |
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Features |
HDR |
Video Recording |
1080p@30fps |
Connectivity |
|
USB |
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
NFC |
Yes |
Radio |
FM radio |
Bluetooth |
5.0, A2DP, LE |
Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
Sensors |
|
Fingerprint |
Under display, optical |
Other Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Battery |
|
Type |
Li-Po, Non removable |
Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Fast Charger |
15W wired |
Network |
|
2G Band |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Band |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Band |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
5G Band |
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
Speed |
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
Hotspot |
Yes |
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is an available smartphone that was released on 1st May 2021. It is part of Samsung's M-series and comes with 5G connectivity, making it compatible with faster mobile networks for enhanced internet speeds.
The phone features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks for an enjoyable viewing experience. However, the screen resolution is 720 x 1600 pixels, which may result in a slightly lower level of sharpness compared to higher-resolution displays.
The Galaxy M42 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset, which includes an octa-core CPU featuring two Kryo 570 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Kryo 570 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. The device also comes with the Adreno 619 GPU, offering decent graphics performance for gaming and multimedia tasks.
The phone is available in two RAM and storage configurations: 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. Users can further expand the storage using a microSDXC card in the shared SIM slot.
In terms of cameras, the Galaxy M42 5G comes with a quad-camera setup on the back. It includes a 48 MP wide lens with an f/1.8 aperture and PDAF for quick autofocus. There's also an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and two 5 MP lenses for macro shots and depth information. The rear cameras support 4K@30fps video recording and come with LED flash, panorama, and HDR features. On the front, there's a 20 MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture and support for 1080p@30fps video recording.
Powering the Galaxy M42 5G is a non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po battery, which should offer excellent battery life for prolonged usage. The device supports 15W wired fast charging for quicker recharging.