Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.7 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
84.74 %
87.37 %
Features:
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
90Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125
Samsung Exynos 980
Processor:
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A77 and ARM Cortex-A55, 64-bit, 8 nm
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 618
Mali-G76 MP5
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
6GB
6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
128GB (UFS)
128GB, available to use: 105.3 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (11), One UI 3.0 UI
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Fast charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 25.0W
Wired: 25.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Quad camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
64 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
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 (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 40 mm
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
5 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features:
Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
Hyperlapse, EIS
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
32 MP
32 MP (HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
6.50 x 3.05 x (165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm)
6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 inches (158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
7.16 oz (203.0 g)
6.60 oz (187.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Materials & Colors:
Black, Blue, White, Violet
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Prism cube black
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
n41, n71, SA, NSA
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 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
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, UMTS
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
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
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, 802.1x; 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
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging
Charging, OTG
Charging, OTG
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, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other:
NFC
NFC
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.18 W/kg
Body:
1.20 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
3.25 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.37 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
€ 449
$ 500
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A51 5G User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
A to C USB Cable, Wall Adapter, SIM Pin/Ejector, Quick Start Guide, Terms & Conditions
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Mar 17, 2021
Apr 08, 2020
