Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB + 128GB)

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G features a 6.6 inches HD+ AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 750G processor. It includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 20MP front camera. It also has a 5000mAh battery, 15W charging, and runs One UI based on Android 11. The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G price in India is ₹21,999.

Beebom Score

43

Beebom Score

35

Display

44

Processor

13

Design

100

Network

82

Memory

43

Selfie Camera

44

Connectivity

50

Battery

100

Features

76

Camera

81

OS

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

Launched on: 28 Apr 2021

₹21,999
Processor
Processor
Snapdragon 750G
Display
Display
6.6 inches HD+ AMOLED (60Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP8MP5MP5MP
Wide-angleUltra-wideMacroDepth
Front Camera
Front Camera
20MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
8GB
128GB
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (15W)
OS
OS
Android 11 (One UI)
Processor
Processor
Snapdragon 750G
Display
Display
6.6 inches HD+ AMOLED (60Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP8MP5MP5MP
Wide-angleUltra-wideMacroDepth
Front Camera
Front Camera
20MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
8GB
128GB
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (15W)
OS
OS
Android 11 (One UI)
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB + 128GB) Price in India

The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB + 128GB) was last priced at ₹21,999 and will soon be available at various online stores across India

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB + 128GB) Benchmarks

System Performance
System Performance
AnTuTu 0
    Geekbench 6
    • CPU Single-Core875
    • CPU Multi-Core2,095

    AnTuTu

    Realme P1 5G
    10,81,911
    iQOO Z9x 5G
    7,29,419
    Lava Play Max
    6,79,810
    Tecno Pova 7
    6,76,261
    Poco M7 Pro 5G
    6,71,740
    Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
    4,06,989

    Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

    Realme P1 5G
    3,350
    Realme P1 Speed
    3,025
    Lava Play Max
    3,025
    iQOO Z9x 5G
    2,935
    Tecno Pova 7
    2,855
    Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
    2,095

    Geekbench 6 Single-Core

    Realme P1 5G
    1,200
    Moto G64 5G
    1,097
    Realme P1 Speed
    1,058
    Lava Play Max
    1,058
    Lava Storm Play
    1,056
    Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
    875

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    Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB + 128GB) 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 (8GB + 128GB) Full Specifications

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    General

    • Box ContentsPhone, 15W Charger, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
    • AvailabilityMay 01, 2021
    • Launch Price₹23,999

    Display

    • Type
      • Display TypeAMOLED
      • Display EngineSuper
      • Refresh Rate60Hz
      • 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 Width720pixels
      • Resolution Height1600pixels
      • Aspect Ratio20:9
      • Pixel Density266ppi
      • Color Gamut Range100%
      • Display Bit Rate8-bit
      • High Brightness1000nits

    Body

    • Dimensions164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
    • Weight190 grams
    • FrontGlass
    • BackPlastic
    • SidePlastic Frame
    • Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 3
    • PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, OTG
    • SpeakerLoudspeaker

    Processor

    • Chipset
      • Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
      • ChipsetSnapdragon 750G
      • Fabrication Size8 nm
    • CPU
      • Number of CoresOcta-core
      • Clock Speed2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570
    • GPUAdreno 619

    Operating System

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

    Main Camera

    • Main Camera
      • Main Camera Megapixel48MP
      • Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
      • Main Camera Aperturef/1.8
      • Main Camera Focal Length0 mm
      • Main Camera Sensor Size1/2.0"
      • Main Camera Pixel Size0.8 µm
      • Main Camera Camera FeaturesPDAF
    • Main Camera #2
      • Main Camera #2 Megapixel8MP
      • Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wide
      • Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2
      • Main Camera #2 Focal Length0 mm
      • Main Camera #2 Field of View123°
    • Main Camera #3
      • Main Camera #3 Megapixel5MP
      • Main Camera #3 Lens TypeMacro
      • Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.4
      • Main Camera #3 Focal Length0 mm
    • Main Camera #4
      • Main Camera #4 Megapixel5MP
      • Main Camera #4 Lens TypeDepth
      • Main Camera #4 Aperturef/2.4
      • Main Camera #4 Focal Length0 mm
    • 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

    Selfie Camera

    • Front Camera
      • Front Camera #1 Megapixel20MP
      • Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
      • Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
      • Front Camera #1 Focal Length0 mm
      • Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.0"
    • Features
      • Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
      • FeaturesFace unlock, HdR
    • Video
      • Video Recording1080@30fps
      • HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
      • Video Features1080p@30fps

    Battery

    • Capacity
      • Battery Capacity5000mAh
      • Battery TypeLithium Polymer
    • Charging
      • Charging Speed Wired15W
      • Wireless Charging SupportNo
      • Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
      • Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
      • Bypass Charging SupportNo

    Memory

    • Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
    • Storage
      • Storage Size128GB
      • Storage TypeUFS 2.1
    • RAM
      • RAM Size8GB
      • RAM TypeLPDDR4X

    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

    • WLAN
      • Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 5
      • Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      • Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
    • Bluetooth
      • Bluetooth Version5
      • Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, LE
    • PositioningBDS, GPS
    • NFCSupported
    • RadioFM Radio

    Features

    • Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)
    • Sensors
      • Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor

    Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8GB + 128GB) Key Highlights

    ProcessorSnapdragon 750G
    Display6.6 inches
    Battery5000mAh
    Rear Camera48MP
    Front Camera20MP
    RAM/Storage8GB/128GB

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