The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is a mid-range 5G-enabled smartphone with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, a quad-camera setup, and a 6,000 mAh battery. It is powered by a Snapdragon 750G processor and 6GB of RAM, and runs on the Android 11 operating system.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Price
At the time of it's release in 2021, May 01, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy M42 5G was about 220 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
6000 mAh
What type of display does the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G have?
6.6 inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display
How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy M42 5G device?
If you are facing issues with your Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, or if you simply want to start fresh with a new device, you may want to reset or factory restore it. Here are the most common and recommended ways to do so: Method 1: Using the Home button and Volume Key 1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Power button at the same time. 3. Wait for the Phone to enter into recovery mode. You may see the Samsung logo during this process. 4. Once in recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory reset" using the Volume keys and Power button. 5. You will be prompted to confirm the factory reset. Select "Yes-delete all user data" using the Volume keys and Power button. 6. Wait for the device to reset and reboot, it may take some time. Method 2: Using the Quick Start Menu 1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. 2. Press and hold the Volume Down key and the Power button at the same time. 3. Release the Power button and press the Volume Up button until you see the "Quick Start Menu" option. 4. Select "Delete all user data" using the Volume keys and Power button. 5. Wait for the device to reset and reboot, it may take some time. Method 3: Using the Settings menu 1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. 2. Tap on "Backup and Reset". 3. Tap on "Factory data reset" and then on "Reset phone to factory data". 4. You will be prompted to enter your PIN or password. Enter it and then tap "Continue" 5. The device will restart and you'll see the "Wipe data/factory reset" prompt. Follow the steps to complete the reset process. It is important to note that factory resetting your device will erase all data, including contacts, text messages, photos, and apps. So make sure to backup any important data before starting the reset process.
What is the processor of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G?
Exynos 850 Octa-core processor
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 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-A, 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 | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
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 (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | |
Main Camera
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8ยตm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123ห (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Virtual proximity sensing | |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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