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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 3, 2021 | May 22, 2025 |
| Released | 2021, October 03 | 2025-05-22 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2025, May 22 |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
| Technology | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) | 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm |
| IP Rating | No IP rating | IP65/IP66 dust/water resistant |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) | 184 g |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits (peak) |
| Protection | — | Anti-scratch glass (Mohs level 4) |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 1264 x 2736 pixels (~460 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~82.1% | ~90.3% |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.55 inches, 105.4 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 720 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, MagicOS 9 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM | 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128GB; 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB, 12GB + 512GB |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 1152p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.64µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (ultrasonic), compass, infrared |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh (5300 mAh in Europe) |
| Charging Type | 15W wired | 80W wired (66W on 5300 mAh Europe version, 100% in 46 min); 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue |
| Launch Price (USD) | $282.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $508.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | SM-E426B, SM-E426B/DS | DNY-NX9 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦431,460 (Stored estimate) | ₦430,000 (Seller price) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Galaxy F42 5G | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (side-mounted). | Fingerprint (under display, optical), face unlock |