Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
120Hz
Screen-to-body:
84.26 %
85.79 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 619
Adreno 650
RAM:
4GB LPDDR4
6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
128GB (UFS 3.1), available to use: 103.4 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 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)
8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 76 mm; Sensor size: 1/4.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.12 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)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
EIS
Front:
20 MP (Autofocus)
32 MP (EIS, HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 inches (159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.70 oz (190.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
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
Cloud red, Cloud orange, Cloud lavender, Cloud mint, Cloud navy, Cloud white
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
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), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
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, UMTS
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
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
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 08, 2021
Sep 17, 2020
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA426U
A3LSMG781U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.11 W/kg
0.32 W/kg
Body:
1.25 W/kg
0.82 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.60 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.06 W/kg
1.01 W/kg
Phablet:
3.81 W/kg
3.43 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
€ 340
$ 699
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
This is the official Samsung Galaxy S20 FE User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
Sep 23, 2020