Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

The Samsung Galaxy F42 5G was announced in 2021, September 29 With 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) TFT LCD, 90Hz, Powered by MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) and running Android 11, One UI Core 3.1, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. while the Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
  • 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

  • Announced: 2021, September 29
  • Status: Available. Released 2021, October 03

Body

  • Dimensions: 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
  • Weight: 203 g (7.16 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: TFT LCD, 90Hz
  • Size: 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
  • Chipset: MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Triple: 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 1152p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio, recording
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 15W

Misc

  • Colors: Matte Aqua, Matte Black
  • Models: SM-E426B, SM-E426B/DS
  • SAR: 0.47 W/kg (head)    
  • SAR EU: 0.94 W/kg (head)     1.23 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: ₹ 16,250