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Samsung Galaxy A42

Samsung Galaxy A42 with 6.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display, octa-core Snapdragon 750G processor, quad 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP camera, 5000 mAh battery, and Android 10.

What to know

  • Galaxy A42 series base or 4G variant (2020). 6.6" Super AMOLED HD+; 4G SoC in some regions; 48 MP triple; 5,000 mAh tier. May denote 4G version where A42 5G is also sold.

Who this is for

Budget buyers in regions where A42 (4G) is offered; limited for current use.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: Large AMOLED; big battery. Cons: HD+; old Android; specs vary by region.

Samsung Galaxy A42 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm). Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 11/11/2020
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

Launch

Announced
2020, September 2
Status
Available. Released 2020, November 11
Release Date
2020-11-11

Body

Dimensions
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight
190 g
Build
Plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
6.6 inches
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio
20:9
Density
~266 ppi

Platform

OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 619

Memory

Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Camera 1
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), AF
Camera 2
8 MP, f/2.2, 123° (ultrawide), ultrawide camera
Camera 3
5 MP, f/2.4, macro, macro camera
Camera 4
5 MP, f/2.4, depth, depth sensor
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
20 MP, f/2.2, wide

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
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
Wired Charging
Fast charging 15W

Miscellaneous

Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Models
SM-A425F, SM-A425B, SM-A425M