Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM
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Design16
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Rear Camera13
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos9
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G -
Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core) -
6 GB / 8 GB RAM, LPDDR4X
Display
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6.6 inches (16.76 cm); Super AMOLED -
720x1600 px (HD+) -
60 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
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Quad Camera Setup - 48 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 5 MP Macro Camera
- 5 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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20 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh, Li-ion -
15W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Supported -
128 GB Storage, Expandable upto 1 TB
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM Prices in India
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
3.0/5
Verdict
As the most affordable 5G phone from Samsung, the Galaxy M42 5G has quite a few things going for it, including decent performance and good battery life. However, the phone gets outgunned by similarly-priced rivals, many of which can offer better specs and a better real-world experience.
Pros
- Long-lasting battery backup
- Sleek design
- Decent performer
Cons
- HD+ display
- Camera performance could've been better
- Bloatware
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3.0/5
Verdict
As the most affordable 5G phone from Samsung, the Galaxy M42 5G has quite a few things going for it, including decent performance and good battery life. However, the phone gets outgunned by similarly-priced rivals, many of which can offer better specs and a better real-world experience.
- Long-lasting battery backup
- Sleek design
- Decent performer
Pros
- HD+ display
- Camera performance could've been better
- Bloatware
Cons
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Summary
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is currently out of stock across all available RAM and storage configurations. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant was last priced at ₹21,450, and the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant at ₹21,999. On the software side, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G runs on Android v11 with Samsung One UI.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, Adreno 619 graphics and LPDDR4X RAM. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G records Geekbench single-core and multi-core scores of 649 and 1,805, respectively.
On the display front, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G gets a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with 720x1600 px (HD+) resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The display also has an aspect ratio of 20:9.
The physical dimensions of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G are 164.4 mm × 75.9 mm × 8.6 mm (H x W x T), while the device weighs 193 grams.
Powering Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is a 5000 mAh Li-ion battery type with support for 15W Fast charging. In battery testing, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G records a PCMark battery life of 20h 36m and takes 1h 54m 16s to charge from 20% to 100%. After 30 minutes of gaming, the battery drain is 6%, while the recorded heating is 2%.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G provides 128 GB of internal storage based on UFS 2.1 storage, with support for expandable storage up to 1 TB. For cellular connectivity, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G supports Dual SIM with SIM 1: Nano and SIM 2: Hybrid and works with 5G and 4G networks.
For connectivity, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, along with Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS and Glonass and NFC. On the audio front, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G includes a 3.5 mm audio jack. Biometric security is handled by a fingerprint sensor.
The rear camera system on Samsung Galaxy M42 5G consists of a quad setup, combining a 48 MP wide angle primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle secondary camera, a 5 MP macro tertiary camera, and a 5 MP depth quaternary camera. The setup supports autofocus. Video recording on the rear cameras goes up to 4K @30 fps and Full HD @30 fps.
On the front, Samsung Galaxy M42 5G uses a single front camera with a 20 MP primary camera and a wide angle lens. Video recording reaches up to Full HD @30 fps.
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | May 1, 2021 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | |||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570) | |||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||
| Fabrication | 8 nm | |||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 619 | |||||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | |||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||
Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Wobble One
14 s
Lava Virat Curve 5G
21 s
Moto G57 Power
21 s
vivo T5 Lite 5G
26 s
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
29 s
OnePlus N6 5G
30 s
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM
48 s
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
Moto G96 5G
4 %
Moto G67 Power
5 %
Moto G57 Power
5 %
OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G
6 %
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM
6 %
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
7 %
Wobble One
10 %
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM
2.1 %
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
12.5 %
realme P4
12.7 %
Moto G67 Power
15.5 %
OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G
20.8 %
Moto G57 Power
21.5 %
Lava Blaze Duo 3
30.9 %
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
GeekBench5 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 266 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.28 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Width | 75.9 mm |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Wide Angle
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
Macro
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||||
| Flash | No | |||||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| TalkTime | Up to 36 Hours(4G) | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
POCO M8x 5G
22.3 hrs
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM
20.6 hrs
OnePlus N6 5G
18.3 hrs
vivo T5 Lite 5G
18.2 hrs
Moto G57 Power
15.3 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
10.0 hrs
Lava Agni 4
6.6 hrs
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
vivo Y400 Pro
0.6 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
1.2 hrs
Moto G57 Power
1.2 hrs
vivo T5 Lite 5G
1.4 hrs
OnePlus N6 5G
1.5 hrs
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM
1.9 hrs
realme C83 5G
2.5 hrs
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.6", 720 x 1600 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (6 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹21,450 |
| Samsung Galaxy M42 5G (8 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹21,999 |
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