Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G was announced in 2020, September 02 With 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) and running Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. while the Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
  • Note: 2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A426U
  • 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

  • Announced: 2020, September 02
  • Status: Available. Released 2020, November 11

Body

  • Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
  • Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
  • GPU: Adreno 619

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  • Note: UFS 2.1

Main Camera

  • Quad: 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)
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
  • Features: HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 15W

Misc

  • Colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
  • Models: SM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N
  • SAR EU: 1.15 W/kg (head)     1.33 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: $ 299.00 / £ 389.89 / € 289.95