Display
Size:
6.5 inches
6.6 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:
90Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
81.63 %
84.26 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 610
Adreno 619
RAM:
4GB
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB (UFS 2.1)
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 512 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11)
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
64 MP (Autofocus)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash:
LED
LED
Video recording:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Front:
13 MP
20 MP (Autofocus)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 inches (165.22 x 75.73 x 9.14 mm)
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight:
7.05 oz (200.0 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Water; IP52
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key, Other
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Phantom black, Pastel sky
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
4G (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTS
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, Mass storage device
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
NFC
NFC
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 08, 2021
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA426U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Headset, protective cover, charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Feb 16, 2021
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