Samsung just launched its latest mid-range 5G smartphone Galaxy M42 5G in the A series in India, as they promise. It has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U HD+ display, is run on Snapdragon 750G processor with 5G support, up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, and works on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11, and also has Knox security with secure folder, AltZ with Quick switch, content suggestion and Samsung Pay.
It has a quad rear camera setup where a 48 MP primary camera along with an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 5 MP macro camera, and 5MP depth of field camera for live focus. The front side has a 20 MP front-facing camera. The Galaxy M42 5G has a new design that has four colors and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging, and it comes in Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Grey colors.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G specifications -
| Display | 6.6-inch HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display |
| Processor | Octa-Core (2.2GHz Dual + 1.8GHz Hexa Kryo 570 CPUs) Snapdragon 750G 8nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 619 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.1) Storage, expandable up to 1TB via micro SD card |
| OS/UI | Android 11 with One UI 3.1 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP rear camera with ISOCELL GM2 sensor, f/1.8 aperture LED flash, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, 5MP depth sensor, and 5MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture |
| Front Camera | 20MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, Samsung Pay |
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh battery with 15W Adaptive Fast Charging |
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be available from May 1st on samsung.com and Amazon India, and the prices are -
- 6GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs.21,999
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs.23,999
Launch Offers -
Amazon has mentioned that the customers will get Rs. 2,000 instant cashback for HDFC Bank Credit cards and EMI transactions. As part of a special introductory offer, the phone will get at a special price of Rs.19,999 for the 6GB variant and Rs.21,999 for the 8GB variant on Samsung.com and during Amazon’s online sale in May.
