Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ 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
⚙️ 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)
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
RAM
4GB | 6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
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
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
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
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
