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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is an in-stock smartphone that comes with a 6.6-inch TFT display, 64MP primary camera, and is powered by the Dimensity 700 processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 15W charging, It offers in reliable memory and stellar processor capabilities. Available for purchase online in India with possible presence in offline stores as well, it offers great value in this segment.

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67

Processor

10

Design

90

Memory

39

Selfie Camera

66

Battery

49

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4.1/5

Market Status: In Stock

Launched On: 29 Sep 2021

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Processor
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 700
  • Mali-G57 MC2
Display
Display
6.6" (90Hz)
  • FHD+ TFT
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 15Watt (wired)
  • Charger in the box
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
64MP (Wide-angle)
    5MP (Ultra-wide)
      2MP (Depth)

        No Stabilization

        1152p@30fps

        RAM/Storage
        RAM/Storage
        6GB (LPDDR4X)
        • 128GB (UFS 3.1)
        Front Camera
        Front Camera
        8MP
        • 1080@30fps
        Design
        Design
        • Plastic (Back)
        • Plastic Frame (Side)
        OS
        OS
        Android (One UI)
        • 2 year(s) of OS Update
        See full specifications
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        This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

        Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Price in India

        Samsung Galaxy F42 5G in India starts at ₹14,950, with the price varying as per storage and color options. The phone is available in multiple configurations, starting from 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, going up to 8GB RAM. Last updated on November 26, 2025

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        ₹14,950
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        Flipkart Axis Bank - Debit Card₹14,950₹14,203(₹747 cashback)rupees-with-circle-green-iconLowest Price

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        Flipkart Axis BankDebit Card₹747 cashback₹14,203
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        MediaTek Dimensity 700

        Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

        MediaTek Dimensity 6300

        MediaTek Dimensity 6300

        Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

        6.6", TFT, 90Hz

        6.7", IPS LCD, 120Hz

        6.74", LCD, 90Hz

        6.8", IPS LCD, 144Hz

        6.68", IPS LCD, 120Hz

        64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front)

        50MP+8MP/32MP (Front)

        13MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front)

        50MP/50MP (Front)

        50MP+0.08MP/8MP (Front)

        5000mAh, 15W

        7000mAh, 30W

        6000mAh, 15W

        7000mAh, 60W

        6500mAh, 44W

        6GB + 128GB

        8GB + 128GB

        4GB + 64GB

        6GB + 128GB

        4GB + 128GB

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        Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Timeline

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        Jul 19, 2024

        The Android 13 update based on One UI 5.0 is available for the device

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        Aug 04, 2022

        Samsung rolls out Android 12 update based on One UI 4.1

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        Oct 03, 2021

        The device is available for purchase

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        Sep 29, 2021

        Samsung Galaxy F42 5G goes official in India

        Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Full Specifications

        General

        • Box Contents

          Phone, 15W Charger, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool

        • Colors

          Matte Aqua, Matte Black

        • Launch

          September 29, 2021

        • Availability

          October 03, 2021

        • Stores

          Official Store, Flipkart, Amazon

        • Origin Country

          South Korea

        • Launch Price

          ₹20,999

        Display

        • Type

          TFT, 90 Hz Refresh Rate, SDR

        • Size

          6.6 inches, 104.9 cm²

        • Resolution

          FHD+, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 (400 ppi)

        Body

        • Dimensions

          167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm

        • Weight

          203 grams

        • Front

          Glass

        • Back

          Plastic

        • Side

          Plastic Frame

        • Ports

          USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, OTG

        • Speaker

          Loudspeaker

        Processor

        • Chipset

          MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm), 388228 Antutu Score

        • CPU

          Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

        • GPU

          Mali-G57 MC2

        • Operating System

          Android 11, One UI

        • Software Updates

          2 year(s) of Software updates and 4 year(s) of Security updates

        Main Camera

        • Main Camera

          64 MP, f/1.8, 0mm (Wide-angle), PDAF

        • Main Camera #2

          5 MP, f/2.2, 0mm (Ultra-wide), 115°, 1.12 µm, 1/5.0"

        • Main Camera #3

          2 MP, f/2.4, 0mm (Depth)

        • Features

          Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama

        • Video

          1152p@30fps, 1080p@30fps

        Selfie Camera

        • Front Camera

          8 MP, f/2.0, 0mm

        • Features

          Face Unlock

        • Video

          1080p@30fps

        Battery

        • Capacity

          5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)

        • Charging

          15W (wired)

        Memory

        • Card Slot

          microSDXC (dedicated slot)

        • Storage

          128GB, UFS 3.1

        • RAM

          6GB, LPDDR4X

        Network

        • SIM

          Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

        • Technology

          5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

        • 2G Bands

          (4 bands)

        • 3G Bands

          HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 (4 bands)

        • 4G Bands

          1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 (11 bands)

        • 5G Bands

          1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 (11 bands)

        • Speed

          5G, HSPA, LTE

        Connectivity

        • WLAN

          Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band

        • Bluetooth

          A2DP, LE

        • Positioning

          BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS

        • Radio

          FM Radio

        Features

        • Fingerprint Scanner

          Side Mounted

        • Sensors

          Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

        Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Key Highlights

        ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 700
        Display6.6"
        Battery5000mAh
        Rear Camera64MP
        Front Camera8MP
        RAM/Storage6GB/128GB

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