Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G was announced in 2021, April 28 With 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) and running Android 11, One UI 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 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
  • 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

  • Announced: 2021, April 28
  • Status: Available. Released 2021, May 01

Body

  • Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
  • Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 11, One UI 3.1
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
  • GPU: Adreno 619

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  • Note: UFS 2.1

Main Camera

  • Quad: 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)
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
  • Features: HDR
  • 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: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
  • Note: Virtual proximity sensing

Battery

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

Misc

  • Colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
  • Models: SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS
  • SAR: 0.69 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 220 EUR