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 capable connectivity capabilities.

Beebom Score

30

Beebom Score

31

Display

30

Processor

11

Design

100

Network

66

Memory

27

Selfie Camera

37

Connectivity

32

Battery

100

Features

57

Camera

87

OS

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4.2/5
(2K Ratings)
Market status:Out of Stock

Launched On: 28 Apr 2021

₹21,999
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)

          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
          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 M42 5G Price in India

          The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G was last priced at ₹21,999 and will soon be available at various online stores across India

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          Colors
          Variant
          Flipkart icon
          ₹24,990
          Amazon icon
          ₹14,999

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          Launch Date

          28 Apr 2021

          Launch Date

          09 Jan 2025

          Launch Date

          08 Jul 2025

          Launch Date

          29 Jan 2026

          Launch Date

          19 Mar 2025

          Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
          MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
          MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
          MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra
          MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra
          6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz
          6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz
          6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz
          6.8", AMOLED, 144Hz
          6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz
          48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)
          50MP+8MP/20MP (Front)
          50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
          50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
          50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
          5000mAh, 15W
          6550mAh, 90W
          7100mAh, 80W
          10001mAh, 80W
          6000mAh, 80W
          6GB + 128GB
          8GB + 256GB
          8GB + 128GB
          8GB + 128GB
          8GB + 128GB
          One UI, Android 11, 2 year(s) of OS Update
          Xiaomi HyperOS, Android 15, 3 year(s) of OS Update
          OxygenOS, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update
          Realme UI, Android 16, 3 year(s) of OS Update
          Realme UI, Android 15, 3 year(s) of OS Update

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          Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Timeline

          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.

          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.

          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.

          Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Full Specifications

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          General

          • Box ContentsPhone, 15W Charger, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
          • ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
          • LaunchApril 28, 2021
          • AvailabilityMay 01, 2021
          • StoresFlipkart, Amazon
          • Launch CountryIndia
          • Launch Price₹21,999

          Display

          • Type
            • Display TypeAMOLED
            • Display EngineSuper
            • Refresh Rate60 Hz
            • Playback QualitySDR
            • LTPO SupportNo
            • LTPS SupportNo
            • Anti Reflection CoatingNo
          • Size
            • Display Size6.6 inches
            • Area105.2 cm²
            • Screen to Body Ratio84.3
            • Display Form FactorFlat Display
          • Resolution
            • Display ResolutionHD+
            • Resolution Width720 pixels
            • Resolution Height1600 pixels
            • Aspect Ratio20:9
            • Pixel Density266 ppi
            • Display Bit Rate8-bit
            • Eye Protection-

          Body

          • Dimensions164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
          • Weight190 grams
          • FrontGlass
          • BackPlastic
          • SidePlastic Frame
          • PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, OTG
          • SpeakerLoudspeaker

          Processor

          • Chipset
            • Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
            • ChipsetSnapdragon 750G
            • Fabrication Size8 nm
            • Co-Processor-
          • CPU
            • Number of CoresOcta-core
            • Clock Speed2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570
            • Cooling System-
            • Overclocked ProcessorNo
          • GPUAdreno 619
          Benchmarking
          System Performance
          AnTuTu 0

            AnTuTu

            15,66,513
            14,92,537
            14,79,400
            14,24,560
            10,45,272
            Samsung Galaxy M42 5G4,06,989

            Geekbench 6 Single-Core

            1,599
            1,585
            1,427
            1,427
            1,385
            Samsung Galaxy M42 5G875

            Main Camera

            • Main Camera
              • Main Camera #1 Megapixel48 MP
              • Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angle
              • Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.8
              • Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.0"
              • Main Camera #1 Pixel Size0.8 µm
              • Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesPDAF
            • Main Camera #2
              • Main Camera #2 Megapixel8 MP
              • Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wide
              • Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2
              • Main Camera #2 Field of View123
            • Main Camera #3
              • Main Camera #3 Megapixel5 MP
              • Main Camera #3 Lens TypeMacro
              • Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.4
            • Main Camera #4
              • Main Camera #4 Megapixel5 MP
              • Main Camera #4 Lens TypeDepth
              • Main Camera #4 Aperturef/2.4
            • Features
              • Auto Focus TypePDAF
              • Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
              • Slow Motion Recording480 fps slomo
              • FeaturesHDR
                LED flash
            • Video
              • Video Recording1080p@30fps
                4K@30fps
                720p@480fps
              • Log Video Recording SupportNo

            Operating System

            • Operating SystemAndroid 11, One UI
            • Software Updates2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates

            Selfie Camera

            • Front Camera
              • Front Camera #1 Megapixel20 MP
              • Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
              • Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
            • Features
              • Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
              • FeaturesFace unlock
                HdR
            • Video
              • Video Recording1080@30fps
              • HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
              • Video Features1080p@30fps

            Battery

            • Capacity5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)
            • Charging
              • Charging Speed Wired15 W
              • Wireless Charging SupportNo
              • Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
              • Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
              • Bypass Charging SupportNo

            Memory

            • Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
            • Storage128GB, UFS 2.1
            • RAM6GB, LPDDR4X

            Network

            • SIMDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
            • Technology5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
            • 2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
            • 3G Bands850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 (5 bands)
            • 4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 (14 bands)
            • 5G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 (9 bands)
            • Speed5G, HSPA, LTE

            Connectivity

            • WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band
            • Bluetooth5, A2DP, LE
            • PositioningBDS, GPS
            • NFCSupported
            • RadioFM Radio

            Features

            • Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)
            • Sensors
              • Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
                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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