Display
Size:
6.9 inches
6.6 inches
Resolution:
2256 x 1080 pixels, 363 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
Technology:
P-OLED
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
93.52 %
84.26 %
Features:
HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC (7 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2960 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 640
Adreno 619
RAM:
8GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
256GB, not expandable
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (9.0 Pie)
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
64 MP (PDAF)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
13 MP (Telephoto, PDAF)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.5
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
13 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features:
EIS
Front:
16 MP (Pop-up, Flash)
20 MP (Autofocus)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.59 x 3.00 x 0.37 inches (167.44 x 76.14 x 9.4 mm)
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight:
7.71 oz (218.5 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Glowing night
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
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), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT)
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)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), 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:
Yes
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
32-Bit DAC
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
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, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, OTG
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, 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
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.
In The Box:
Earphone, Documentation, USB Power Adapter, SIM Ejector, Protective Case, Protective Film (applied)
Availability
Officially announced:
Sep 02, 2020
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