Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.8 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2460 x 1080 pixels, 20.5:9 ratio, 395 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
OLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
83.39 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250
Processor:
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 650
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
128GB, available to use: 99 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (11, 10)
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
64 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
13 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
HQVGA (240x160) (ToF 3D depth sensing)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F1.4; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
7680x4320 (8K UHD), 3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Features:
HDR
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
10 MP
Design
Dimensions:
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
6.67 x 3.06 x 0.35 inches (169.4 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
7.72 oz (219.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
White, Blue
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
n2, n41, n66, n71, 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), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850)
Data Speed:
LTE-A, 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
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
32-Bit DAC
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.1
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
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features:
Charging
Charging, OTG
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other:
NFC
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T4
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 08, 2021
Jun 08, 2020
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA426U
ZNFV600AM
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
0.21 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
0.88 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 W/kg
0.93 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:
AC adapter (charger), USB C cable, SIM Tray Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Feb 26, 2020
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