Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM

Release Date: 01 May, 2021

Key Specs

Android v11
Performance
(Very Good)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core)
8 GB RAM
Display
(Good)
6.6 inches (16.76 cm); Super AMOLED
720x1600 px (HD+)
60 Hz Refresh Rate
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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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
LED Flash
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Very Good)
20 MP Wide Angle Lens
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
(Very Good)
5000 mAh
15W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
5G Supported in India
128 GB internal storage, expandable upto 1 TB

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Prices in India

6 GB + 128 GB
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Flipkart
₹ 20,909 Out Of Stock
8 GB + 128 GB
Starting at ₹ 22,990 View All
Amazon
₹ 22,990 Go To Store

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Expert Review Summary

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G review: an affordable 5G phone with some caveats

3.0 / 5

By Prateek Pandey 14 May 2021
  • Pros
    • Long-lasting battery backup
    • Sleek design
    • Decent performer
  • Cons
    • HD+ display
    • Camera performance could`ve been better
    • Bloatware
  • 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. 

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Mindblowing purchase

By Rajesh Kumar Bishnoi on 02 Sep, 2021

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 8GB RAM Key Highlights

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
RAM 8 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

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