Overall Score
64.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#1340)64.8
Performance(#1241)70.8
Camera(#1529)47.9
Display(#1835)79.5
Battery(#2440)58.5
Build(#11160)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 190g, available in Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray.
- It sports a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering decent visuals at 266 ppi and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, a 5 MP macro, and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 20 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery, supporting 15W charging, but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 11 with an upgrade path to Android 13 and One UI 5.1, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone also retains a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy M42 5G combines practical features with reliable performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, April 28
Announced2021, April 28
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.6"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera20 MP
Front Camera Details20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes