Samsung Galaxy F42 5G in Kenya
The Samsung Galaxy F42 5G price in Kenya is 27,500 shillings. The Galaxy F42 5G is powered by the MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The phone has 4GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which is expandable using microSDXC. The Galaxy F42 5G runs on Android 11 and all this is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. It also has a triple rear camera setup where a 64MP primary camera with OIS along with 5MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP depth, and an 8MP front-facing camera. Buy it in Kenya today at Phoneplace Kenya.
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G specs and price in Kenya
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
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Samsung
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Model
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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
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Announced
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September, 2021
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Released
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October, 2021
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Operating System
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Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
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Chipset
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MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm)
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CPU Speed
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Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
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GPU Graphics Processor
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Mali-G57 MC2
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Storage
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128GB
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RAM
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6GB/8GB
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Card Slot
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microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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Rear Camera
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64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP
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Front Camera
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8 MP
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Network
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GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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Sim Card
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Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
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Weight
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203 g (7.16 oz)
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Dimensions
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167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
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Screen Resolution
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1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
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Display Type
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TFT (unconfirmed), 90Hz
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Display Size
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6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
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3.5mm jack
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Yes
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Bluetooth
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5.0, A2DP, LE
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GPS
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A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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NFC
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Unspecified
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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USB
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USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
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Radio
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FM Radio
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Sensor
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Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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Battery
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Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
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Fast Charging
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Charging 15W
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Colors
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Matte Aqua, Matte Black
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Price in Kenya
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Ksh 27,500
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An Overview
The Samsung Galaxy F42 5G price in Kenya is 27,500 shillings. The Galaxy F42 5G is powered by the MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The phone has 6/8GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which is expandable using microSDXC. The Galaxy F42 5G runs on Android 11 and all this is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. It also has a triple rear camera setup where a 64MP primary camera with OIS along with 5MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP depth, and an 8MP front-facing camera. Buy it in Kenya today at Phoneplace Kenya.
Design, Build and Display
The device has a large and impressive screen measuring 6.6 inches. It comes with a matte finish design at the rear. It comes in two variant colors: Matte Aqua, and Matte Black. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G body is made from glass on the front and plastic at the back and on the body frame. It features textured lines which run diagonally at the rear. The fingerprint sensor is moved to the right of the device and is also used as the power button for more convenient access by users.
At the front, the device has a water-drop notch display, with thin bezels on the sides. The display is a large 6.6 inches of TFT LCD, with 90Hz. the display resolution is 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 PPI density), which is impressive for content consumption. It works pretty, adjusting to indoor and outdoor settings well and enabling maximum user experience At the bottom, the device has a USB Type C port, paired alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack and microphone.
Camera
The device packs an 8MP front selfie camera. The camera is able to capture quality selfie shots, though not the best compared to other devices that boast of selfie cameras with superior specifications and capabilities. Other than capturing photos, the front camera is able to take HD 1080p videos at 30fps.
At the back, the handset packs a triple main camera. The primary camera on the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF. It is paired up with 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultra-wide) and 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) sensors. With the LED flash, panorama, and HDR features, the main camera is able to capture high-quality images and videos in daylight and dim light.
Performance and Battery
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is a 5G-network-enabled device. It supports 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 5G bands. The device supports GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G technology and HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, and 5G speed. As such, it has superfast upload and download speeds.
It is powered by an Octa-Core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55), MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) processer which is powerful and efficient for enabling impressive handset performances. It enables the handset to take care of daily needs, and multi-tasking and does not stutter when in use. The processor, alongside the Mali-G57 MC2 Graphical Processing Unit, enables the playing of light games such as Candy crush with ease. However, the device is not good for heavy-setting games.
A 6/8GB RAM is great for any mid-range smartphone. Such space enables optimal functioning of core operations, besides the 128GB internal memory which is expandable through a dedicated MicroSD. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. It comes packed with a 15W wired first charging adapter. The adapter takes about 2 hours to fully charge the device. Once fully charged, the phone can stay with the charge for a day for an average user, and 4-5 hours for active online browsing, video streaming, and daily use.
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FAQs
- What is the retail price of the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G in Kenya? Kes 27,500 at Phoneplace Kenya.
- What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? 5,000mAh
- What color variants are available for Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? Matte Aqua, and Matte Black.
- What materials got used in making the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? The front is made of glass, the back is plastic, and the body frame is plastic.
- What type of display is on the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? 6.6-inches TFT LCD, screen, with a refresh rate of 90Hz.
- What is the size of the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm, with a 6.6-inches display.
- What are the CPU specifications on the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU with MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) chipset.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G have a fingerprint sensor? Yes. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The button serves also as a power button.
- What Android platform is the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G running on? Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
- What is the primary camera set up on the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? It features a Triple camera set-up, consisting of a 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide) main camera, backed by 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultra-wide) and 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) sensors with LED flash. The camera module can capture HDR pictures and record full 1080p videos at 30fps.
- What type of USB port is on the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? USB Type-C 2.0, which supports USB On-The-Go (OTG).
- What is the space on the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G? 6/8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory. The device supports additional memory space with a dedicated MicroSD.
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