Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.1 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
85.82 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm)
MediaTek Helio P65 MT6768 (12 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2x 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 619
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
64GB, available to use: 46.9 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
3500 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
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)
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
25 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)
5.90 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches (149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
5.36 oz (152.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
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
Prism Crush black, Prism Crush white, Prism Crush blue, Prism Crush red
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, 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), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900)
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
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
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
5.0
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, ANT+
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 08, 2021
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA426U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 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.
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A41 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Apr 08, 2020