Samsung Galaxy A42 5G: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 09.04.20 | Updated 11.16.21

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

  • Model: Galaxy A42 5G
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.56 out of 5 (27 votes)
  • Release Date:  September 02, 2020
  • Price: 360 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
  • Storage and memory: 128GB 4GB RAM
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.6 inc
  • Main Camera:  Quad, 48MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 20MP

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Launch date

02 September 2020

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G PricePrice

First price

360 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.47 inc (164.4 mm)

Width

2.99 inc ( 75.9 mm)

Depth

0.34 inc ( 8.6 mm)

Weight

6.81 oz (193 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.6 inc

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%

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)

Processor CPU

- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 619

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 10, One UI 2.5

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G main camera specsMain 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

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Features

HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Cellular BandsCellular

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)

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

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

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Type

Li-Po, non-removable

Charging

-Fast charging

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio

Sensors

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

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score332111 (Position 250 out of 1145)

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core600 (Position 644 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1900 (Position 624 out of 1876)

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

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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?

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G mobile was launched on September 02, 2020 in these colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray.

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