Samsung Galaxy M42 Spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, May Be Rebrand of Galaxy A42 5G

The new Samsung Galaxy M42 smartphone is also speculated to come with a 64-megapixel primary camera.

Advertisement
By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 11 March 2021 17:26 IST
Highlights
  • Samsung Galaxy M42 may support dual-band Wi-Fi
  • The phone is listed with the model number SM-M426B
  • Samsung Galaxy M42 may support Bluetooth v5.0

Samsung Galaxy M42 is tipped to run on Android 11

Samsung Galaxy M42 specifications have been spotted in online listings. The upcoming handset in the Galaxy M range has now been spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG listing. The Bluetooth SIG listing indicates that the Samsung Galaxy M42 may launch as a rebranded Samsung Galaxy A42 5G model in a few markets. The Bluetooth listing also confirms that the phone may be the first in the Galaxy M series to support 5G connectivity. Apart from this, the Wi-Fi Alliance listing also reveals some key specifications of the phone.

The rumoured Samsung Galaxy M42 has been spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance website with the model number SM-M426B. The listing reveals that the phone will run on Android 11 and support dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz). It is listed to support Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity as well. Apart from this, the Wi-Fi Alliance listing reveals little else and just hints that the Samsung Galaxy M42 is a work in progress and may launch in the near future.

Samsung Galaxy M42 has also been spotted on Bluetooth SIG site. This phone is listed with the product name Samsung Galaxy A42 5G, but comes with the model number SM-M426B/DS. This hints that the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G may launch as the Samsung Galaxy M42 in a few markets. This means that the Samsung Galaxy M42 may support 5G connectivity, the first in the Galaxy M range to do so. The Bluetooth SIG listing tips Bluetooth version 5.0 support as well.

The phone has been spotted on several certification sites, including BIS, hinting that the Samsung Galaxy M42 may launch in India as well. The phone is tipped to pack a large 6,000mAh battery and come with 128GB of onboard storage. The new Samsung Galaxy M42 smartphone is also speculated to come with a 64-megapixel primary camera.


Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the best phone under Rs. 25,000? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

 
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Strong performance
  • Very good battery life
  • Good daylight camera performance
  • Bad
  • Low-resolution display
  • Video stabilisation needs improvement
  • Relatively slow charging
KEY SPECS
Display 6.60-inch
Front Camera 20-megapixel
Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
OS Android 11
NEWS

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on Twitter, Facebook, and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Email Tasneem
Tasneem Akolawala is a Senior Reporter for Gadgets 360. Her reporting expertise encompasses smartphones, weara... more

Related Stories

Tech News in Hindi »

Popular Brands
#Trending Stories
  1. Redmi Note 11 Series Set to Launch October 28, Listed on JD.com
  2. Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Phones Aren’t Coming to India: Here’s Why
  3. Redmi Note 11 Series Price, Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch
  4. Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro With Android 12, Google’s Tensor SoC Debut
  5. PS5 Restock India: PlayStation 5 Tipped to Be Available on October 25
  6. Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 With 7,500mAh Battery, Helio G90T SoC Launched in India
  7. Amazfit GTR 3 to Be Available via Flipkart, GTR 3 Pro and GTS Listed on Amazon
  8. Pixel Pass Will Bundle New Pixel 6 Phones With Google Services: Details
  9. Oppo K9s With Snapdragon 778G SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched
  10. How to Watch T20 World Cup 2021 in India and Around the World
#Latest Stories
  1. Pokemon Go Halloween Mischief Event Is Live; Brings Galarian Slowking, Shiny Spinarak, More
  2. Chrome 95 Released, Brings Secure Payments and Save Tab Groups Feature
  3. Samsung Galaxy A03 Spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance Certification Site, Launch Seems Imminent
  4. Vivo T1, Vivo T1x With 120Hz Displays, 5G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications
  5. Sony Xperia With 'Best Smartphone Camera' Set to Launch on October 26
  6. Apple Supplier Foxconn Sets Sights on Making Electric Vehicles in India, Europe, Latin America
  7. Facebook Fined Over GBP 50 Million by British Regulator for Breaching Order in Giphy Deal
  8. Redmi Watch 2 Set to Launch Alongside Redmi Note 11 on October 28
  9. Andrew Yang Says Forward Party Will Be a 'Crypto Party'
  10. Instagram Testing Collabs; Users May Soon Be Able to Upload Photos From Desktop as Well
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2021. All rights reserved.