Display
Size:
6.6 inches
5.8 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2436 x 1125 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 463 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
OLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
80.37 %
Peak brightness:
800 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85
Processor:
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
Hexa-core, 2650 MHz, Lightning and Thunder, 64-bit, 7 nm
GPU:
Adreno 619
Apple-designed 4 core
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
64GB (NVMe), not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x)
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
3046 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 18.0W; Wireless: 7.5W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
5.67 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches (144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.63 oz (188.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
3D Face unlock
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Gold, Silver, Space gray, Midnight green
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), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
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, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Pro Cat 19 (1600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice:
Yes
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
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, ax, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Lightning
Features:
Charging
Charging, Headphones port
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:
NFC
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T4
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 08, 2021
Sep 25, 2019
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA426U
BCG-E3305A
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
0.90 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.48 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
$ 999
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
EarPods with Lightning connector, USB-C to Lightning cable 18W USB-C power adapter, Documentation
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Sep 10, 2019
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