Samsung
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Experience cutting-edge technology with premium design and powerful performance.
📅 Available. Released 2021, October 03
🤖 Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
💾 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Network & Connectivity
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2 G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3 G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4 G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5 G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Display & Screen
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Size
6.6 inches, 104.9 cm 2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Platform & Performance
O S
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
C P U
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
G P U
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory & Storage
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Triple
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)
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1152p@30fps
Modules
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)
Selfie Camera
Single
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video
1080p@30fps
Modules
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Battery & Charging
Type
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired
Features & Sensors
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio & Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
203 g (7.16 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
S I M
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Communication
W L A N
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
N F C
No
Radio
FM radio, recording
U S B
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Launch Information
Announced
2021, September 29
Status
Available. Released 2021, October 03
Miscellaneous
Colors
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Models
SM-E426B, SM-E426B/DS
S A R
0.47 W/kg (head)
S A R E U
0.94 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)