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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 1, 2021 | 2026, February 13 |
| Released | 2021, May | 2026, February 20 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM | 2G | 3G | 4G | 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) | 162.7 x 77.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.04 x 0.29 in) |
| IP Rating | No IP rating | IP64 Dust Tight and Water Resistant (water splashes) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) | 195 g |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 497 nits (max) | 4500nits Peak; 1600nits HBM |
| Color | — | 1.07 billion |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density) | 1208 x 2644 pixels (~429 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~84.3% | ~89.2% |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) | Main: 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Curved AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) | 6nm, Octa-core, Up to 2.4GHz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G610 MC2 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 | HiOS 16 | Based on Android 16 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| RAM | 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 8 GB physical RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128GB; 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 128 GB / 256 GB; 8 GB physical RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED Flash, Panorama, HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 13 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with Stereo Speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Radio | FM radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Ambient Light Sensor | Proximity Sensor | G-Sensor | E-compass | Gyroscope | Under-display Fingerprint Sensor | Infrared Remote Control |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 8000mAh |
| Charging Type | 15W wired | 45W charging |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po Battery |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray | Mystic Purple / Melting Silver / Storm Titanium |
| Compatibility | — | Bangladesh specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $258.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | SM-M426B, SM-M426B/DS | Pova Curve 2 5G, LK7K |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦394,740 (Stored estimate) | ₦440,000 (Seller price) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Galaxy M42 5G | Pova Curve 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (under display, optical). | In-display fingerprint sensor |