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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is an out of stock smartphone that comes with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display, 48MP primary camera, and is powered by the Snapdragon 750G processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 15W charging, It offers in top tier processor and capable memory capabilities.

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Network

73

Memory

40

Selfie Camera

43

Connectivity

65

Battery

65

Camera

78

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4.2/5

Market Status: Out of Stock

Launched On: 28 Apr 2021

₹14,999

Lowest price since launch

Processor
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
  • Adreno 619
Display
Display
6.6" (60Hz)
  • HD+ AMOLED
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 15Watt (wired)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP (Wide-angle)
    8MP (Ultra-wide)
      5MP (Macro)
        5MP (Depth)

          No Stabilization

          4K@30fps

          RAM/Storage
          RAM/Storage
          6GB (LPDDR4X)
          • 128GB (UFS 2.1)
          Front Camera
          Front Camera
          20MP (Wide)
          • 1080@30fps
          Design
          Design
          • Plastic (Back)
          • Plastic Frame (Side)
          OS
          OS
          Android (One UI)
          • 2 year(s) of OS Update
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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 M42 5G Price in India

          The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G was last priced at ₹14,999 and will soon be available at various online stores across India

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          ₹24,990
          Out of Stock
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          ₹14,999
          Out of Stock

          Disclaimer: The price & specs shown may be different from actual. Please confirm on the retailer site before purchasing.

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          Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G

          MediaTek Dimensity 7300

          MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra

          MediaTek Dimensity 7050

          MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy

          6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz

          6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz

          6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz

          6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz

          6.67", OLED, 120Hz

          48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)

          50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)

          50MP+8MP+2MP/20MP (Front)

          50MP/16MP (Front)

          50MP+2MP/16MP (Front)

          5000mAh, 15W

          6500mAh, 44W

          5110mAh, 45W

          5000mAh, 45W

          5000mAh, 45W

          6GB + 128GB

          6GB + 128GB

          6GB + 128GB

          6GB + 128GB

          6GB + 128GB

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          Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Timeline

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          Dec 02, 2022

          Samsung Galaxy M42 Android 13 update based on One UI 5.0 is available for the device bringing smoother performance improved privacy refined interface enhanced security stability optimization overall experience.

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          Apr 01, 2022

          Samsung Galaxy M42 Samsung rolls out the Android 12 update based on One UI 4.1 delivering smoother performance improved privacy enhanced stability refined interface optimized battery customization and security improvements.

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          May 01, 2021

          Samsung Galaxy M42 is now on sale in India through Amazon, Flipkart, and the official Samsung store, available in two colour options Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray.

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          Apr 28, 2021

          Samsung Galaxy M42 has been officially launched in India at a starting price of ₹21,999, and the device comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor, a 6.6-inch 60Hz display, and a long-lasting 5000mAh battery for reliable performance.

          Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Full Specifications

          General

          • Box Contents

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

          • Colors

            Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray

          • Launch

            April 28, 2021

          • Availability

            May 01, 2021

          • Stores

            Flipkart, Amazon

          • Origin Country

            South Korea

          • Launch Price

            ₹21,999

          Display

          • Type

            Super AMOLED, 60 Hz Refresh Rate, SDR

          • Size

            6.6 inches, 105.2 cm², 84.3% Screen To Body Ratio

          • Resolution

            HD+, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 (266 ppi), 8-bit colours

          Body

          • Dimensions

            164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm

          • Weight

            190 grams

          • Front

            Glass

          • Back

            Plastic

          • Side

            Plastic Frame

          • Ports

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

          • Speaker

            Loudspeaker

          Processor

          • Chipset

            Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (8 nm), 406989 Antutu Score

          • CPU

            Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)

          • GPU

            Adreno 619

          Main Camera

          • Main Camera

            48 MP, f/1.8, (Wide-angle), 0.8 µm, 1/2.0", PDAF

          • Main Camera #2

            8 MP, f/2.2, (Ultra-wide), 123°

          • Main Camera #3

            5 MP, f/2.4, (Macro)

          • Main Camera #4

            5 MP, f/2.4, (Depth)

          • Features

            HDR, LED flash, Panorama

          • Video

            4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps

          Operating System

          • Operating System

            Android 11, One UI

          • Software Updates

            2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates

          Selfie Camera

          • Front Camera

            20 MP, f/2.2, (Wide)

          • Features

            Face unlock, HdR

          • Video

            1080p@30fps

          Battery

          • Capacity

            5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)

          • Charging

            15W (wired)

          Memory

          • Card Slot

            microSDXC (dedicated slot)

          • Storage

            128GB, UFS 2.1

          • RAM

            6GB, LPDDR4X

          Network

          • SIM

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

          • Technology

            5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

          • 2G Bands

            1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)

          • 3G Bands

            850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 (5 bands)

          • 4G Bands

            1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 (14 bands)

          • 5G Bands

            1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 (9 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

          • NFC

            Supported

          • Radio

            FM Radio

          Features

          • Fingerprint Scanner

            Optical (under display)

          • Sensors

            Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor

          Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Key Highlights

          ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
          Display6.6"
          Battery5000mAh
          Rear Camera48MP
          Front Camera20MP
          RAM/Storage6GB/128GB

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