Samsung Galaxy F42 5G with triple rear cameras launched in India

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Samsung on Wednesday launched its first F series 5G smartphone -- Galaxy F42 5G in the Indian market. The smartphone comes with 64MP triple camera with night mode, 6.6-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate and 12 bands 5G support.

Galaxy F42 5G will be available in two memory variants -- 6GB+128GB priced at Rs 20,999 and 8GB+128GB priced at Rs 22,999 in two attractive colours -- Matte Black and Matte Aqua.

The smartphone will go on sale in the country starting Sunday, October 3 through Flipkart, Samsung Online Store, and select retail outlets in the country.

Consumers will be able to purchase Galaxy F42 5G at a special introductory price of Rs 17999 for 6GB+128GB and Rs 19999 for 8GB+128GB with the commencement of Big Billion Day on Flipkart. This offer will be valid for limited period only.

"Galaxy F42 5G comes with segment leading features like 6.6-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate, versatile 64MP triple camera and powerful MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor to deliver a complete package. And with 12 band- 5G support, consumers can be assured that they will be among the first to experience the benefits of 5G," Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Head, Mobile Marketing, Samsung India said in a statement.

The smartphone features a 6.6-inch full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop-style notch.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy F42 5G runs on Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top and features

The phone houses a 64MP primary sensor, along with a 5MP ultra-wide shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera setup also supports a variety of modes, including Hyperlapse, Slow Motion, Food Mode, Night Mode, Panorama, and Pro Mode.

The smartphone also carries an 8MP selfie camera sensor at the front.

It comes with 5,000mAh battery that is claimed to deliver a fast-charging experience when using the bundled 15W charger.