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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Specs, review, opinions, comparisons
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is a 2021 smartphone. It measures 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm and weighs 190 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 6.6" inches. The resolution is 720 x 1600 and 266 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 20 MP. The main camera is Quad with 48 MP.

It runs on Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) CPU with 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM memory. The battery is 5000 mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G specs

General specs

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Release date

2021, April 28

Dimensions

164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)

Weight

190 g (6.7 oz)

Colors

Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray

Battery

5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable

Approximate price220 EUR

Screen

Technology

Super AMOLED

Touchscreen

capacitive touchscreen

Display colors

16M

Screen size

6.6" inc

Screen area

105.2 cm2

Screen format

20:9 (height:width)

Screen to body ratio

84.3%

Screen resolution

720 x 1600 px

PPI /points per inch/

266 PPI

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main

48 MP, Quad

Camera specs

-48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0'', 0.8µm, PDAF
-8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
-5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
-5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Functions

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Front camera, selfie

20 MP, Single

Specifications

20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Functions

HDR

Video 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS

Android 11, One UI 3.1

Chipset

- Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)

Processor CPU

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

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 619

External memory

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal memory

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Antutu 9 score 385901 (Rank 502 of 1164)

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Show all network frequencies:
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.69 W/kg (head)    

Music and Audio

Radio FM radio
Headphone jack Yes

Other features

- Sensors - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Fast charging 15W
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Samsung. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Samsung may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G was around 220 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.
The official release date is 2021, April 28.
The weight of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is 190 g.
The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is 6.6" inches.
The size of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (HxWxD).

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