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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
₦286,800
Brand: Samsung
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.6-inch HD+ screen
  • Camera 48MP Quad camera / 20MP front
  • Memory 6/8GB RAM with 128GB ROM
  • Platform Snapdragon 750G / Android 11

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.3
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor,which supports 5G connectivity. This chipset features an octa-core CPU and integrates the Adreno 619 GPU. The device is available with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and includes 128GB of internal storage.

The display measures 6.6 inches diagonally and uses a Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.The screen incorporates a U-shaped notch at the top center, housing the front-facing camera.

On the rear, the Galaxy M42 5G has a quad-camera setup. The primary sensor is 48 megapixels,accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens,a 5-megapixel macro camera,and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.The front camera is a single 20-megapixel sensor located within the notch.

The device includes an under-display fingerprint sensor for biometric security.It is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1 interface pre-installed.

Color options for the Galaxy M42 5G include Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray. Additional features include standard sensors such as accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. The phone supports dual SIM functionality and offers connectivity options including Wi-Fi,Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB Type-C.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G Network Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

LAUNCH

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BODY

Dimensions 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight 190 grams
SIM Type Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type Super AMOLED touchscreen / 16M colors
Size 6.6 inches, (84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (266 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System 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 Qualcomm Adreno 619

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 6GB + 128GB / 8GB + 128GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 512GB (dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Quadruple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 48MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Ultrawide: 8MP, f/2.2, 123˚ FoV
Macro: 5MP, f/2.4
Depth: 5MP, f/2.4
Camera Features Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / LED flash / gyro-EIS
Video Resolution 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 20-megapixel
Camera Features HDR / F/2.2 aperture / FaceID / Face beautification
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Speaker Location Placed at the basement and top
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio FM radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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