Samsung Galaxy M42 5G expected India price
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M42 5G at a starting price of less that Rs 25,000 discussed earliar. This could make it compete with the Xiaomi Mi 10i, Moto G 5G and Realme X7 5G. The base version could offer 6GB RAM and 128GB storage while the top variant could offer up to 8GB RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will launch in India on May 1 and here’s a roundup of everything we know about this midrange 5G phone.The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is priced in India starting at Rs. 21,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model and Rs. 23,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The phone will be up for grabs at an introductory price of Rs. 19,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model and Rs. 21,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model in May. The sale begins on May 1 via Amazon.in, Samsung.com, and select retail stores. Galaxy M42 5G will be available in Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray colours.
The Galaxy M42 5G is said to be a repurposed iteration of the Galaxy A42 5G from international markets. Hence, you can figure out the specifications and features on this mid range Samsung phone. There’s expected to be a Snapdragon 750G chip that we have previously seen on other 5G phones costing around Rs 21,000.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G specs and features : Design and Review
The Galaxy M42 5G is based on the Galaxy A42 5G from international markets. Hence, most of the features and specifications are expected to remain identical. The official teaser on Amazon has hinted at a design similar to the Galaxy A42, i.e., a square camera hump with a stepped-gradient finish. The design is reminiscent of the Galaxy F62 that we reviewed earlier.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G specifications
Additionally, Samsung has also confirmed using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset. The Snapdragon 750G does duty on the Xiaomi Mi 10i and Moto G 5G, and it impressed us with its performance. Hence, you can expect the Galaxy M42 5G to be fast despite its OneUI 3.1 skin.
In specifications, the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G runs on Android 11-based One UI 3.1. It features a 6.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The phone packs a up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The storage is expandable up to 1TB using a microSD card slot.
The Galaxy M42 5G is expected to feature a 6.6-inch 1080p AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate of 60Gz. The display features a notch-type cutout to hold a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The bezels are slim and the entire phone appears to have a unibody plastic construction. You also get an in-display fingerprint sensor on the A42 5G, which is expected to make it to the M42 5G.
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has a quad rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel GM2 primary camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, 5-megapixel macro sensor, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor camera for imaging. Galaxy M42 5G’s camera is equipped with features that include Single Take, Night Mode, Hyperlapse, Super-Slow motion, Scene Optimiser, and Flaw Detection. Up front, the phone houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera .
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. The phone claims to deliver 36 hours of talk time, 22 hours of Internet browsing and 34 hours of video play on a single charge. It features Knox security and Samsung Pay. The phone is 8.6mm thin. The phone is said to get a 5000mAh battery that will support Samsung’s standard 15W charging solution.
