Display
Size:
5.2 inches
6.6 inches
Resolution:
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio, 424 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:
68.46 %
84.26 %
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Processor:
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
GPU:
Adreno 508
Adreno 619
RAM:
3GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Motorola TurboPower
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Dual camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
12 MP (PDAF)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; 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; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features:
Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
16 MP (Flash)
20 MP (Autofocus)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Design
Dimensions:
5.84 x 2.89 x 0.31 inches (148.35 x 73.5 x 7.99 mm)
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight:
5.75 oz (163.0 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black, Blue
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
LTE (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
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)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, 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
Features:
aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0, EDR
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible)
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Mass storage device, Charging
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
Buyers information
Price:
$ 399
€ 340
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
Availability
Officially announced:
Aug 31, 2017
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