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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Name: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Brand: Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2020).

2020 · Mid-range · Android 10

Overall

A+

Performance

A+

Display

B+

Battery

Camera

A+

Charging

C+

Software

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.6" · 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)

ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)

RAM4GB | 6GB | 8GB

Storage128GB

Main Camera48 MP · LED flash

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✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day

✓Smooth Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) for daily use and light gaming

✓6.6" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

✓5G capable for fast cellular data

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2020, September 02

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

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

GPU

Adreno 619

Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5

RAM

4GB | 6GB | 8GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

128GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.6"

Resolution

720×1600

Sharpness

266 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

Super AMOLED

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

📷 Camera

Main Camera

48 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Main Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Selfie

20 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Features

HDR

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,000 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging

15W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

193g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)

SIM

· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray

Sensors

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

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 15W (15W wired).

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G ships with Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G uses USB Type-C 2.0.

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has 5.0, A2DP, LE.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

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