Samsung Galaxy M42 5G to be launched on April 28
As per an Amazon listing, Samsung will launch its Galaxy M42 5G smartphone in India on April 28 at 12pm. It also revealed that the handset will offer a Snapdragon 750G chipset, Knox Security, and Samsung Pay. To recall, a previous Geekbench listing had claimed that that the device will be loaded with 4GB of RAM and shall support Android 11. Here's our roundup.
The phone will flaunt a Super AMOLED display
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will feature a waterdrop notch design with a slim bottom bezel. The gradient-finished back panel will house a square-shaped quad camera module. The handset will bear a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is also likely to offer an in-display fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication.
It will sport a 64MP main camera
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be equipped with a quad rear camera setup comprising a 64MP main sensor. Details regarding the other three lenses are unclear as of now. It may offer a 32MP front-facing snapper.
It will be fueled by a Snapdragon 750G chipset
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will draw power from a Snapdragon 750G processor, combined with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It will run on Android 11-based One UI 3.1 and pack a 6,000mAh battery with 15W or higher fast-charging support. For connectivity, the device should offer support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: Pricing and availability
The official pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be announced at the April 28 launch event. However, it is tipped to be priced at around Rs. 20,000-25,000. The smartphone will be available for purchase exclusively via Amazon India.
