Samsung has launched the first 5G phone under the Galaxy M Series in India, and it’s called the Galaxy M42 5G. It comes in Grey and Black colors with a distinct finish on the back, along with a squared-camera module. As the first 5G Galaxy M device, the M42 5G is relatively affordable in India as it only starts at INR 21,999(~₱14,300) for the 6/128GB model. The 8/128GB top variant will set you back INR 23,999(~₱15,600).
Paving the way for 5G capability is the Snapdragon 750G from Qualcomm. It’s a powerful chipset that’s enough to accomplish the common smartphone uses, including casual gaming. A 48MP quad-camera setup commands the back, with Samsung’s Single Take already available out of the box. The Galaxy M42 5G carries a huge 5000mAh battery for an all-day usage experience and supports 15W fast charging. For a 5G device, it still supports expandable storage, which is a nice bonus to have.
Samsung launched the Galaxy M42 5G in the Philippines last December, although it was called the Galaxy A42 5G. It’s still available for purchase at ₱19,990.
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G specs, price, availability in the Philippines
- Display: 6.6-inch Super AMOLED HD+
- Design: all-polycarbonate
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm, 193g
- CPU/Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- RAM: 6GB/8GB
- Storage: 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via shared microSD slot
- Main Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)| up to 4K@30fps video recording with EIS - Selfie Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
| video up to FHD @ 30fps - Connectivity & Ports: 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi ac, GPS, USB-C, audio jack, NFC
- Security: face unlock, in-display fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 5000mAh battery (15W)
- Audio: loudspeaker
- OS: Android 10, One UI 2.5
- Colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
- Price: INR 21,999(~₱14,300) and INR 23,999(~₱15,600)
- Release date: April 2021 (India)
