Display
Size:
5.8 inches
6.6 inches
Resolution:
1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 295 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:
81.38 %
84.26 %
Features:
60Hz refresh rate, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Samsung Exynos 7884
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Processor:
Octa-core, 1600 MHz, ARM Cortex-A73 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
GPU:
Mali-G71 MP2
Adreno 619
RAM:
2GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 21.3 GB
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, 10, 9.0 Pie)
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Single camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
8 MP (Autofocus)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
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:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features:
Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
5 MP
20 MP (Autofocus)
Design
Dimensions:
5.80 x 2.74 x 0.33 inches (147.3 x 69.6 x 8.4 mm)
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight:
4.97 oz (141.0 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
LTE (FDD):
Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 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), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
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), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, Mass storage device
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
May 22, 2019
Apr 08, 2021
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA102U
A3LSMA426U
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.47 W/kg
1.11 W/kg
Body:
0.54 W/kg
1.25 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.16 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
0.60 W/kg
1.06 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 210
€ 340
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Standard charging block, USB-C cable, QuickStart guide
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
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