🔑 Key Specs — Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
- OS: Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
- Display: 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
- Display Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh
- Storage: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
- Main Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh / 15W wired
- Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
- NFC: Yes
- Colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
- Price: About 220 EUR
✅ Pros
- Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
- NFC support included
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dedicated microSD card slot
❌ Cons
- Slow charging speed
- HD resolution, not Full HD
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G – Full Specifications and Complete Review
📅 Released 2021, May 01
⚡ Quick Overview
💻 Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI 5.1
📏 Dimensions & Weight
190g, 8.6mm thickness
💾 Memory & Storage
128GB storage, microSDXC
🔗 Services Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
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Problem Solutions
Hardware Fix
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Download Firmware
Rom & Flash
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Network Unlock
Unlock & FRP
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Root Files
Root Files
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📑 Review Contents
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 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, LTE, 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 | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Other | 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 (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired |
Misc
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray |
| Models | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS |
| SAR | 0.69 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 220 EUR |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Q1: What is the operating system of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Q2: What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
Li-Po 5000 mAh with 15W wired charging
Q3: What are the camera specs of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Q4: What is the storage capacity of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Q5: Does Samsung Galaxy M42 5G support NFC?
Yes
Q6: What are the dimensions and weight of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) – Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
Q7: What chipset does Samsung Galaxy M42 5G use?
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Q8: What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
About 220 EUR
