Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 406 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
83.51 %
Features:
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
90Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350
Processor:
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 560, 64-bit, 8 nm
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 619L
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
128GB (UFS 2.1)
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
OnePlus Warp Charge
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 30.0W
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 (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
2 MP (Black and White)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
16 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)
6.42 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches (163 x 74.7 x 8.95 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.70 oz (190.0 g)
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Midnight ice
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
n2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71
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), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
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
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
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; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible)
Features:
Charging
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:
NFC
NFC
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
$ 300 / € 350
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Warp Charge Adapter, Warp Type-C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Information, SIM Tray Ejector
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
