Samsung Galaxy F42 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip coming later this month

Samsung is preparing to launch a new mid-range Galaxy F series smartphone in the coming days. Recently, it is reported that the company will release the Galaxy F42 5G in India on September 29 through Flipkart.

According to the latest information, the upcoming Galaxy F phone, Galaxy F42 5G will be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chipset under the hood. As scheduled, the device is likely to make its official debut later this month, while shipments will begin from October 7 (Flipkart Big Billion Days).

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It’s worth mentioning that the support page of the Galaxy F42 5G went live on Samsung India’s official website last week. Accordingly, speculations hint at the arrival of a new Galaxy F smartphone, which could be a rebranded version of the Galaxy Wide5, recently launched in South Korea.

Samsung Galaxy F42 specifications

The Galaxy F42 5G is assumed to come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with narrow bezels and an Infinity-V notch. Under the hood, it will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The Galaxy F42 5G runs Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box, while it will get upgrades up to Android 13 as well. On the right side, it will have volume rockers and a side key (a.k.a. power button) with a fingerprint scanner.

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In terms of imaging, the device will have a 64MP primary camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP depth lens. While, on the front, it will feature an 8MP camera for selfies. Additionally, a 5000mAh battery should come with the Galaxy F42 5G along with a 15W fast charging support.