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Samsung announces pricing and availability for the 5G-enabled Galaxy M42

The Galaxy M42 5G is now official. (Source: Amazon.in)
The Galaxy M42 5G is now official. (Source: Amazon.in)
Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M42 via Amazon in India. It is the first ever M-series phone to support 5G, and also offers quad rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery and OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11. It will start at ~US$270 on its May 1, 2021 release.

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy M-series' inaugural 5G phone, the M42. Unsurprisingly, this device is a rebrand of the pre-existing A42 that is directed at the European market. Its new incarnation has not changed in terms of specs, which means its up-to-date connectivity is still explained by the Snapdragon 750G processor.

It still also has its 48+5+2+2MP rear cameras, as well as its slightly underwhelming HD+ screen. Nevertheless, Samsung touts its AMOLED panel and 6.6-inch dimensions as selling points, as it does the A/M42's distinctive banded rear panel.

On the other hand, the OEM does offer the Galaxy M42 in its 8GB RAM flavor, even though it has 4 or 6GB alternatives in A42 form. This pushes it toward the mid-range bracket at a price of INR 19,999 (~US$268), which comes into effect on its May 1, 2021 release and may be subject to change thereafter.

Not in India? Buy a Galaxy A51 5G on Amazon.com

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Deirdre O'Donnell, 2021-04-28 (Update: 2021-04-28)