Samsung Galaxy A42 5G – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.48 (29 reviews)

Added: 09.04.20 | Updated: 11.16.21

Model: Galaxy A42 5G
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.48 out of 5 (29 votes)
Price: 360 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2020
Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 193 g
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
Built-in memory: 128GB 4GB RAM
Screen: Super AMOLED 6.6 inches
Battery: 5000 mAh
Rear camera: Quad, 48MP
Front camera: Single, 20MP

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Common

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Launch date	2020, September 02

Price

First price	360 EUR

Design

Height	6.47 in (164.4 mm)
Width	2.99 in ( 75.9 mm)
Depth	0.34 in ( 8.6 mm)
Weight	6.81 oz (193 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Size	6.6 in
Screen Area	105.2 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1600 px
Points per inch	266 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	20:9
Ratio (screen:body)	84.3%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU	- Adreno 619

Memory

Internal Memory	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSDXC

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 10, One UI 2.5
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Quad
Specs	-48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) -5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
SAR EU	1.15 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh
Type	Li-Po, non-removable
Charging	-Fast charging

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G scores 332111 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	332111 (Position 250 out of 1146)

Antutu 8 Ranking
244. vivo X51 5G	334214
245. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite	333052
246. vivo S6 5G	332920
247. vivo X30	332541
248. vivo X30 Pro	332541
249. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo	332385
250. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G	332111
251. OnePlus Nord	331845
252. Motorola one 5G UW ace	331325
253. Google Pixel 4a 5G	331003
254. Oppo Reno6 Z	331002
255. ZTE Blade X1 5G	331002
256. Motorola One 5G	331002

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	600 (Position 642 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1900 (Position 622 out of 1873)

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
636. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global)	602
637. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)	602
638. Oppo K9	602
639. OnePlus Nord N10 5G	602
640. Oppo Find X2 Neo	602
641. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro	601
642. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G	600
643. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G	599
644. Doogee V20	598
645. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China)	597
646. Realme 9 5G	596
647. vivo Y72 5G	596
648. Samsung Galaxy S9+	596

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
616. Sony Xperia 10 IV	1908
617. Honor Magic4 Lite	1906
618. Motorola Razr 2020 5G	1905
619. Motorola Moto G62 (India)	1904
620. Motorola Moto G62 5G	1904
621. Samsung Galaxy S9+	1902
622. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G	1900
623. Xiaomi Mi 8	1898
624. Realme 9 Pro	1897
625. vivo V23e	1896
626. vivo iQOO Z7i	1893
627. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G	1891
628. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G	1891

Compared to its rivals: the Samsung Galaxy A15 4G scores 393103 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Samsung A42 5G is a middle-class smartphone, which, as its name implies, supports 5G networks. The model is characterized by a large memory, more autonomous operation compared to its predecessor and has an additional camera for macro photography.
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G was officially announced and released on September 02, 2020. It is available in Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Price

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G starts at 360 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
128GB 4GB RAM	360 EUR
128GB 6GB RAM	360 EUR
128GB 8GB RAM	360 EUR

A 256GB version of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is not officially available — 128GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A42 5G cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 360 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G come out?

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G was released on September 02, 2020.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G ?

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has dimensions of Height: 164.4 mm Width: 75.9 mm Thickness: 8.6 mm and weighs approximately 193 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.6 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 px at a pixel density of 266 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A42 5G have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) with processor Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570). Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is available with internal memory of 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?

The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) and features like HDR

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G come in?

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is available in the following colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G scores 332111 points in AnTuTu 8.