Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Samsung has tasted success with its M-series and continues to add more smartphones to the lineup. Its latest offering, the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, is the first smartphone in the company’s M-series with 5G network connectivity. The phone features a punch-hole design with slim bezels. The phone sports a 6.6-inches IPS LCD with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 266ppi pixel density. For photography, the phone has a quad-camera arrangement with a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth camera. The phone has a built-in storage capacity of 128GB with an expandable storage option of up to 512GB using a microSD card. At the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera which also assists in video calling. For power backup, the handset includes a 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery that can be charged via a USB Type-C port. With quick charging support, the battery can be recharged in a short time. The phone runs Android v10 (Q) operating system. The other popular mobiles of Samsung you may consider include the Samsung Galaxy M31s(128 GB), Samsung Galaxy M51(128 GB), and Samsung Galaxy M21(64 GB). 

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₹20999.00
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
RAM : 6 GB
Storage : 128 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (20 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera)
Display : 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Operating System : Android v11

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G(128 GB): Pros & Cons

8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • 6GB RAM and 128GB internal memory
  • Quad-rear camera setup (48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP)
  • 5000mAh battery with 15W fast-charging
  • 20MP selfie camera
  • Bad Stuff
  • Hybrid SIM slot
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is yet another affordable 5G offering from the brand s M-series lineup of smartphones. Some of the notable features of the mobile include an impressive chipset, robust 5000mAh battery capacity with 15W fast-charging. The camera configuration is impressive as it packs an impressive quad-rear camera setup (48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP) and a single 20MP selfie camera. On the downside, the device features a Hybrid SIM slot and does not have a dedicated slot for a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Details

Design and Display
The 5G handset of the Samsung sports a punch-hole display design. It features a tall 6.6-inches screen offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 266ppi pixel density. The display features thin bezels and has an optical on-screen fingerprint sensor for security. 
 
Camera and Security
The Galaxy A42 5G houses a quad-camera setup on the rear featuring a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth camera. The selfie enthusiast can rely on the single 20MP front-facing camera. There is an optical on-screen fingerprint sensor for secure authentication of biometric data. 
 
Storage and Performance
For storage, the smartphone packs 128GB of internal memory that is decent enough for storing user data and files of the users. The device also supports an expandable memory capacity of up to 512GB using a microSD card. With ample storage space in hand, users need not worry about the storage anymore. The phone comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset with an octa-core CPU. The device packs standard 4GB RAM for smooth multitasking performance. 
 
Battery and Connectivity
The Galaxy M42 5G is fueled by the 5000mAh battery with fast-charging support. There is a USB Type-C port for refilling the battery. The various connectivity options of the smartphone includes 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS for navigation and a 3.5mm audio jack. 

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Specifications

Summary

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Display 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
Storage 128 GB
Front Camera Single (20 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera)
Rear Camera Quad (48 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera + 5 MP, f/2.4 Camera + 5 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera)
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 6 GB

General

Launch Date May 1, 2021
Dimensions 6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inch (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight 193 grams
Face unlock Yes
Colors Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2.2GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 + 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Adreno 619

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Samsung One UI

Storage

Internal Memory 128 GB
RAM 6 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Hybrid Slot)

Display

Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Size 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
Display Type Super AMOLED
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with notch
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 84.28 %
Pixel Density 266 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Rear Quad (48 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera + 5 MP, f/2.4 Camera + 5 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera)
Sensor ISOCELL Plus
Front Single (20 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera)
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Video Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Type Li-ion
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, 15W
Talk time Up to 36 Hours(4G)

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Wi-Fi Yes with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Network 5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
NFC Chipset Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, On-screen
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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