Samsung has finally unveiled its latest yet one of its cheapest 5G smartphones in India. The phone is non-other than the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. The device was tipped to unveil on April 28, 2021, and it did. Samsung unveiled the device via its official social media accounts. Find Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Price in Nepal below.
Currently, the company is advertising the Galaxy M42 5G with the phrase #FastestMonster. Some are even it calling a basic rebranding of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G because of its similarities in design as well as a spec sheet. With no furthermore to do, let’s take a good inside-out look at the phone.
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Overview
SAMOLED HD+ Display & Swag Design
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with HD+ resolution. Therefore, now you can immerse yourself in the world of entertainment. Even bright daylight will not come in your way. Because of this large and vibrant display, streaming videos and movies become life-like.
Furthermore, the water-drop notch doesn’t disturb the viewing experience and blends smoothly with the content. The display is flat and doesn’t have any bends or curves. The bezels around the display are also thin thereby viewing experience has no compromises.
The device flaunts a premium glossy finish that can make everyone make turn their heads. Likewise, there’s an eye-catching layered pattern at the phone’s back. The phone’s body is wholly built with plastic. Therefore, both the body and the frame are plastic builds.
On the back, there’s a square camera module with Quad Camera Sensors on each corner. Just below the module is a LED flashlight and in the bottom middle, there’s a company logo. On the right edge, volume rockers, as well as the power button, are fitted whereas SIM Tray is placed at the left edge. Similarly, a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C connector are at the bottom edge.
True 48MP Quad Rear Camera Setup
The Galaxy M42 5G rocks a 48MP Quad Rear Camera Setup at the back. The Quad Rear Camera consists of a 48MP Main Sensor + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Sensor + 5MP Macro Sensor as well as a 5MP Depth Field Sensor. With this sensor, you can get Monster-Fast Clicks.
Whether it’s day or night, True 48MP Quad Rear Camera shoots crisp and clear pictures like a boss. Furthermore, the Quad Rear Camera Setup is boasted with a Single Take feature that can capture up to 10 outputs in one go. This quad-camera setup can shoot 4K videos at 30fps, HD videos at 480fps, and 240fps.
On the front, there’s a 20MP Selfie shooter embed inside the water-drop notch. This sensor does the work of shooting selfies really fine. Samsung’s AI beautification takes out the beauty residing within you can make selfie social media-ready. This sensor can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.
Monster-Fast Performance
In terms of performance, Galaxy M42 5G lets you live at full throttle. Blazing fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G chipset unleashes fast downloads, streaming as well as gaming. Likewise, the Octa-core processor handles processing while Adreno 619 GPU handles heavy graphics work.
Combining this hardware with the 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, everything smoothens performance. Switching between apps also feels super smooth. On the storage part, you get built-in 128GB storage with expand to expand via microSD card slot.
Similarly, on the software part, the phone runs on the latest Android 11 out of the box. Plus, One UI 3.1 brings out all the latest software enhancements and features. Therefore, you get a perfect combination of software and hardware working together. Gaming performance is blazing fast like never before.
As a bonus, you get Monster-fast Safety features. The Galaxy M42 5G features Knox Security. So, Secure Folder, Alt Z with Quick Switch as well as Content Suggestion also comes with it. Another one is Samsung Pay from which you can make fast, safe as well as hassle-free transactions.
5000mAh Battery & 5G Connectivity
A giant 5000mAh battery backs up the Galaxy M42 5G. This massive battery can last through your work, play, and much more. Even when you’re on 5G, the battery performance never disappoints. You can make the most of this massive battery’s juice.
Also, the battery supports 15W Adaptive Fast Charging that can put you back to full power much more quickly. With this battery, you can get up to 130 hours of music playtime. 34 hours of video playtime, 22 hours of internet usage as well as 36 hours of voice calls.
As for connectivity, the main highlight of the phone is its 5G capability. With this 5G integrated inside the device, you can move at a fast pace and match the world’s moving pace. Downloads, streaming as well as calls becoming blazing fast with this 5G Network.
USB Type-C 2.0, USB 2.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, as well as NFC are the other connectivity options you get. Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, as well as Proximity Sensor are also there.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Specifications
- Display: 6.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U, 720x1600p
- Weight: 193g
- Build: Plastic body as well as Plastic frame
- Quad Rear Camera: 48MP, f/1.8 Main Sensor + 8MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Sensor + 5MP, f/2.4 Macro Sensor as well as 5MPf/2.4 Depth Field Sensor
Video: 4K at 30fps, HD at 480fps, HD at 240fps - Front camera: 20MP, f/2.2
Video: 1080p at 30fps - Chipset: Snapdragon 750 5G
- CPU: 2.2GHz Octa-core
- GPU: Adreno 619
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 128GB; Expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD card slot
- Network: 5G
- SIM: Hybrid Dual
- Software: One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 OS
- Color Options: Prism Dot Black as well as Prism Dot Grey
- Miscellaneous: Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, as well as Proximity Sensor
- Connectivity: USB Type-C 2.0, USB 2.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, as well as NFC
- Battery: 5000mAh, 15W Fast Charging
- Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Price in Nepal: Rs. 32,000 for the base model (Expected)
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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Price in Nepal
| Samsung Galaxy M42 5G | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| 8GB/128GB | Rs. 22,000 |
Currently, the Galaxy M42 5G is priced at INR. 19,999 for 8GB/128GB variant. However, it will only go on starting May 1, 2021. The phone is expected to also launch in Nepal sooner or later. Good value mid-range phone market is very nice in Nepal, so the idea of launching the phone is a good move. Furthermore, Samsung has a huge number of loyal fans in Nepal, which can be considered as an advantage.
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Price in Nepal could be around Rs. 32,000 for 8GB/128GB variant. However, it is just the expected price and the official price can differ. The phone comes with two color options; Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Grey.
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Our Verdict
Most of the specification as well as the design of the galaxy M42 5G is similar to Galaxy A42 5G but let’s not hastily call it as a rebranded one. The upgraded software setup of One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11 and other security features are to look for. Overall, this device seems to be a good value for money phone.
So, what do you think of this device? Do you really think, it’s and rebranded version of galaxy A42 5G? Drop us your answer in the comment box down below and we will follow it up just as always.
