Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.5 inches
5.8 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 269 PPI
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 444 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
OLED
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
82.81 %
82.53 %
Features:
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
90Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA
Processor:
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 240, 64-bit, 11 nm
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 610
Adreno 618
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
64GB (UFS 2.1)
128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 256 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (10), OxygenOS UI
Android (11, 10)
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
3140 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Fast charging
USB Power Delivery
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 18.0W
Wired: 18.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Single camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
13 MP (PDAF)
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.4
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video
EIS
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
8 MP (HDR)
8 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
6.49 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (164.9 x 75.1 x 8.49 mm)
5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches (144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.63 oz (188.0 g)
5.04 oz (143.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Midnight frost
Just black
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), 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), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 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)
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 Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
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
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible)
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features:
Charging
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
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:
NFC
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
M3, T4
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.45 W/kg
1.18 W/kg
Body:
0.64 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.38 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.04 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
$ 179 / € 200
$ 349
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Charger Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Information, SIM Tray Ejector
18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
Aug 03, 2020
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