Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate:
60Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
89.23 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 650
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
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)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:
Stylus
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
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), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G:
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 Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
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, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:
Charging
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
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, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 08, 2021
Jul 22, 2020
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA426U
A3LSMN981U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
0.41 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
0.92 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 W/kg
1.22 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
3.99 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
$ 1000
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Aug 05, 2020