Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is an not released in india smartphone that comes with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display, 48MP primary camera, and is powered by the Snapdragon 750G processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 15W charging. This phone is launched in Malaysia but not available in India yet.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched On: 09 Nov 2020

Malaysia flag iconMalaysia

Launched Price in Malaysia₹35,332
Processor
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
  • Adreno 619
Display
Display
6.6" (60Hz)
  • HD+ AMOLED
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 15Watt (wired)
  • Charger in the box
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP (Wide-angle)
    8MP (Ultra-wide)
      5MP (Macro)
        5MP (Depth)

          No Stabilization

          4K@30fps

          RAM/Storage
          RAM/Storage
          4GB (LPDDR4X)
          • 128GB (UFS 2.1)
          Front Camera
          Front Camera
          20MP (Wide)
          • 1080@30fps
          Design
          Design
          • Plastic (Back)
          • Plastic Frame (Side)
          OS
          OS
          Android (One UI)
          • 4 year(s) of OS Update
          information gray icon

          This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the Hong Kong launch.

          caution yellow icon

          This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

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          Launch Date

          09 Nov 2020

          Launch Date

          24 Jun 2025

          Launch Date

          27 May 2025

          Launch Date

          17 Mar 2026

          Launch Date

          07 Jan 2025

          Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
          Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
          MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
          MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra
          Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
          6.6", AMOLED, 60Hz
          6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz
          6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz
          6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz
          6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz
          48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)
          50MP+8MP/20MP (Front)
          50MP+8MP+50MP/32MP (Front)
          50MP+8MP/20MP (Front)
          50MP+50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
          5000mAh, 15W
          7550mAh, 90W
          7000mAh, 120W
          6500mAh, 100W
          6000mAh, 80W
          4GB + 128GB
          12GB + 256GB
          8GB + 256GB
          8GB + 256GB
          12GB + 256GB
          One UI, Android 10, 4 year(s) of OS Update
          Xiaomi HyperOS, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update
          Realme UI, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update
          Poco HyperOS, Android 16, 4 year(s) of OS Update
          OxygenOS, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update

          Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Timeline

          Nov 11, 2020

          Samsung Galaxy A42 is now available in the global market and is offered in three colour options, Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White and Prism Dot Gray.

          Nov 09, 2020

          Samsung Galaxy A42 has been launched in Malaysia, featuring a 6.6-inch with a 60 Hz refresh rate, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, and equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery supporting 15Watt charging.

          Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Full Specifications

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          General

          • Box ContentsPhone, 15W Charger, Earphone, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
          • ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
          • LaunchNovember 09, 2020
          • AvailabilityNovember 11, 2020
          • Launch CountryMalaysia
          • Launch Price₹35,332

          Display

          • Type
            • Display TypeAMOLED
            • Display EngineSuper
            • Refresh Rate60 Hz
            • Playback QualitySDR
            • LTPO SupportNo
            • LTPS SupportNo
            • Anti Reflection CoatingNo
          • Size
            • Display Size6.6 inches
            • Area105.2 cm²
            • Screen to Body Ratio84.3
            • Display Form FactorFlat Display
          • Resolution
            • Display ResolutionHD+
            • Resolution Width720 pixels
            • Resolution Height1600 pixels
            • Aspect Ratio20:9
            • Pixel Density266 ppi
            • Display Bit Rate8-bit
            • Colour Depth16 Million Colours
            • Eye Protection-

          Body

          • Dimensions164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
          • Weight193 grams
          • FrontGlass
          • BackPlastic
          • SidePlastic Frame
          • PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
          • SpeakerMono Speaker, No Tuning

          Processor

          • Chipset
            • Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
            • ChipsetSnapdragon 750G
            • Fabrication Size8 nm
            • Co-Processor-
          • CPU
            • Number of CoresOcta-core
            • Clock Speed2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570
            • Cooling System-
            • Overclocked ProcessorNo
          • GPUAdreno 619
          Benchmarking
          System Performance
          AnTuTu 0

            Main Camera

            • Main Camera
              • Main Camera #1 Megapixel48 MP
              • Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angle
              • Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.8
              • Main Camera #1 Focal Length24 mm
              • Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.0"
              • Main Camera #1 Pixel Size0.8 µm
              • Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesPDAF
            • Main Camera #2
              • Main Camera #2 Megapixel8 MP
              • Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wide
              • Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2
              • Main Camera #2 Focal Length13 mm
              • Main Camera #2 Field of View123
              • Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/3.94"
              • Pixel Size0.8 µm
            • Main Camera #3
              • Main Camera #3 Megapixel5 MP
              • Main Camera #3 Lens TypeMacro
              • Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.4
            • Main Camera #4
              • Main Camera #4 Megapixel5 MP
              • Main Camera #4 Lens TypeDepth
              • Main Camera #4 Aperturef/2.4
            • Features
              • Camera StabilizationNo Stabilization
              • Auto Focus TypePDAF
              • Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
              • Dedicated Imaging ChipNo Chip
              • Lens EnhancementsNo enhancement
              • Slow Motion Recording480 fps slomo
              • FeaturesHDR
                LED Flash
                Panorama
            • Video
              • Video Recording1080p@30fps
                4K@30fps
                720p@480fps
              • Log Video Recording SupportNo

            Operating System

            • Operating SystemAndroid 10, One UI
            • Software Updates4 year(s) of Software and Security updates

            Selfie Camera

            • Front Camera
              • Front Camera #1 Megapixel20 MP
              • Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
              • Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
              • Front Camera #1 Focal Length25 mm
              • Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.78"
              • Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1 µm
            • Features
              • Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
              • FeaturesHdR
            • Video
              • Video Recording1080@30fps
              • HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
              • Video Features1080p@30fps

            Battery

            • Capacity5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)
            • Charging
              • Charging Speed Wired15 W
              • Wireless Charging SupportNo
              • Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
              • Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
              • Bypass Charging SupportNo

            Memory

            • Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
            • Storage128GB, UFS 2.1
            • RAM4GB, LPDDR4X

            Network

            • SIMDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
            • Technology5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
            • 2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
            • 3G Bands850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 (5 bands)
            • 4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 (16 bands)
            • 5G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 (10 bands)
            • Speed5G, HSPA, LTE

            Connectivity

            • WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band
            • Bluetooth5, A2DP, LE
            • PositioningGALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
            • NFCSupported
            • RadioFM Radio

            Features

            • Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)
            • Sensors
              • Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
                Barometer Sensor
                Fingerprint Scanner
                Geomagnetic Sensor
                Gyroscope
                Light Sensor
                Proximity Sensor

            Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Key Highlights

            ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
            Display6.6"
            Battery5000mAh
            Rear Camera48MP
            Front Camera20MP
            RAM/Storage4GB/128GB

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