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:
60Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
79.20 %
84.26 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 4x 2.3GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A53, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570, 64-bit
GPU:
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 619
RAM:
3GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 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 (10), Samsung One UI
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
16 MP (PDAF)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1 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; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Front:
13 MP
20 MP (Autofocus)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
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 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), 71(600)
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), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
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
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
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
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
NFC
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 17, 2020
Apr 08, 2021
FCC ID value:
ZCASMA215U
A3LSMA426U
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.42 W/kg
1.11 W/kg
Body:
1.27 W/kg
1.25 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.27 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.27 W/kg
1.06 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 250
€ 340
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
Availability
Officially announced:
Apr 08, 2020
Sep 02, 2020
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