Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.4 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 268 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
80.92 %
Features:
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450
Processor:
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 506
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
32GB, available to use: 20.3 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
13 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.2
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)
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
8 MP
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 3.00 x 0.31 inches (163.1 x 76.3 x 8.0 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.24 oz (177.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
White, Red, Black, Blue
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 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 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)
Data Speed:
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
4.2
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, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer
Other:
NFC
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
1.08 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
0.76 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.45 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 W/kg
0.76 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
$ 180
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A11 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Mar 13, 2020
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