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Galaxy M42 5G: New & Refurbished Prices in Canada

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A mid-range Samsung with a Super AMOLED display, a quad rear camera and 5G connectivity.

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Galaxy M42 5G: Full Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G runs on a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset (8nm) paired with an Adreno 619 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM. Its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display uses a 720 x 1600 resolution. On the camera side, a 48MP main sensor is joined by an 8MP ultrawide, a 5MP macro lens and a depth sensor, with a 20MP front camera for selfies. The 5,000 mAh battery supports 15W wired charging. The phone includes NFC and FM radio.

Pros

  • Super AMOLED display for richer contrast than typical LCD rivals
  • Quad rear camera with ultrawide and macro sensors
  • 5G connectivity at a mid-range price point

Cons

  • Charging capped at 15W wired
  • HD+ resolution display, below Full HD
  • No infrared port
Release date
May 1, 2021
Model
Galaxy M42 5G
Memory
6 GB
Storage capacity
128 GB
SIM card
nano SIM (2)
Network
5G
Operating system
Android
Screen size (inches)
6.6
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels at 266 ppi
Main camera
48 MP
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Form factor
Bar
Battery
5000 mAh
Weight (grams)
190 g
Height
164.4 mm
Width
75.9 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm

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