Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 385 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
OLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
90Hz
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
95.91 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA (7 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 620
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
256GB (UFS 2.1)
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Motorola TurboPower
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 18.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
64 MP (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)
8 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
ToF 3D depth sensing
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash:
LED
LED
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
25 MP (EIS, HDR)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
6.36 x 2.80 x 0.37 inches (161.64 x 71.1 x 9.29 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.63 oz (188.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Splash; IP52
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Solar black, Midnight magenta
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, Sub-6
4G (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), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G:
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 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
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, 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, Galileo, 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:
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 08, 2021
Jun 18, 2020
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA426U
IHDT56YU1
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
0.45 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
1.45 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 W/kg
1.48 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
3.36 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
$ 700
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
This is the official Motorola edge User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Headset, 15W charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, Protective back cover
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Apr 22, 2020