Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Product Description

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is an in-stock smartphone that comes with a 6.6-inch TFT LCD 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 top tier software capabilities. Available for purchase online in India with possible presence in offline stores as well, it offers decent value in this segment.

Beebom Score

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32

Beebom Score

26

Display

25

Processor

09

Design

100

Network

61

Memory

27

Selfie Camera

16

Connectivity

61

Battery

31

Camera

62

OS

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4.1/5
(11K Ratings)
Market status:In Stock

Launched On: 29 Sep 2021

Processor
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 700
  • Mali-G57 MC2
Display
Display
6.6" (90Hz)
  • FHD+ TFT LCD
  • 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 (Wide)
        • 1080@30fps
        Design
        Design
        • Plastic (Back)
        • Plastic Frame (Side)
        OS
        OS
        Android (One UI)
        • 2 year(s) of OS Update
        caution yellow icon

        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 ₹23,999, 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 January 26, 2026


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        Colors
        Variant
        Official Store icon
        -
        Flipkart icon
        ₹23,999

        Flipkart Axis Bank - Credit Card₹23,999₹22,800(₹1,199 cashback)rupees-with-circle-green-iconLowest Price

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        Flipkart Axis BankCredit Card₹1,199 cashback₹22,800
        Flipkart SBICredit Card₹1,199 cashback₹22,800
        Flipkart Axis BankDebit Card₹750 cashback₹23,249
        Flipkart Bajaj Finserv Insta EMICredit Card(EMI)₹200 off₹23,799
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        Disclaimer: The price & specs shown may be different from actual. Please confirm on the retailer site before purchasing.

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        Launch Date

        29 Sep 2021

        Launch Date

        27 Apr 2023

        Launch Date

        09 Jan 2025

        Launch Date

        08 Jul 2025

        Launch Date

        09 Dec 2024

        MediaTek Dimensity 700
        MediaTek Dimensity 700
        MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
        MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
        Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
        6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz
        6.5", IPS LCD, 90Hz
        6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz
        64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        50MP+8MP/20MP (Front)
        50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
        50MP+50MP+8MP/20MP (Front)
        5000mAh, 15W
        5000mAh, 15W
        6550mAh, 90W
        7100mAh, 80W
        6200mAh, 90W
        6GB + 128GB
        6GB + 128GB
        8GB + 256GB
        8GB + 128GB
        8GB + 128GB
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        Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Timeline

        Clock IconJul 19, 2024

        Samsung Galaxy F42 receives the Android 13 update based on One UI 5.0, offering smoother performance, improved privacy, and customization.

        Clock IconAug 04, 2022

        Samsung Galaxy F42 receives the Android 12 update based on One UI 4.1, bringing performance improvements and enhanced features overall.

        Clock IconOct 03, 2021

        Samsung Galaxy F42 is now on sale in India via Flipkart and the official Samsung online store, offered in two colour options Matte Aqua and Matte Black.

        Clock IconSep 29, 2021

        Samsung Galaxy F42 has been launched in India with a starting price of ₹20,999. The smartphone comes equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, a spacious 6.6-inch 90Hz display, and a dependable 5000mAh battery.

        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 LCD, 90 Hz Refresh Rate, SDR

        • Size

          6.6 inches, 104.9 cm², 82.1% Screen To Body Ratio

        • Resolution

          FHD+, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 (400 ppi), 8-bit colours

        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, No Tuning

        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

        Main Camera

        • Main Camera

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

        • Main Camera #2

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

        • Main Camera #3

          2 MP, f/2.4, (Depth)

        • Features

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

        • Video

          1152p@30fps

        Operating System

        • Operating System

          Android 11, One UI

        • Software Updates

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

        Selfie Camera

        • Front Camera

          8 MP, f/2.0, (Wide)

        • 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

          1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)

        • 3G Bands

          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

          5, A2DP, LE

        • Positioning

          BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS

        • Radio

          FM Radio, Recording

        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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