Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a new smartphone that features a 6.6 inches HD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 750G processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB storage. It also includes a 48MP primary camera and a 20MP front camera. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G also includes a 5000mAh battery pack, 15W charging, and runs Android 10 with One UI. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has launched in Malaysia but has not released in India.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched on: 09 Nov 2020

Malaysia flag iconMalaysia

Launched Price in MalaysiaMYR1599
Processor
Processor
Snapdragon 750G
Display
Display
6.6 inches HD+ AMOLED (60Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP8MP5MP5MP
Wide-angleUltra-wideMacroDepth
Front Camera
Front Camera
20MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
4GB
128GB
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (15W)
OS
OS
Android 10 (One UI)
Processor
Processor
Snapdragon 750G
Display
Display
6.6 inches HD+ AMOLED (60Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP8MP5MP5MP
Wide-angleUltra-wideMacroDepth
Front Camera
Front Camera
20MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
4GB
128GB
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (15W)
OS
OS
Android 10 (One UI)
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This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the Hong Kong launch.

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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.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Full Specifications

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General

  • Box ContentsPhone, 15W Charger, Earphone, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
  • AvailabilityNovember 11, 2020
  • Launch PriceMYR1599

Display

  • Type
    • Display TypeAMOLED
    • Display EngineSuper
    • Refresh Rate60Hz
    • 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 Width720pixels
    • Resolution Height1600pixels
    • Aspect Ratio20:9
    • Pixel Density266ppi
    • Display Bit Rate8-bit
    • Colour Depth16.7 Million Colours

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

Processor

  • Chipset
    • Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
    • ChipsetSnapdragon 750G
    • Fabrication Size8 nm
  • CPU
    • Number of CoresOcta-core
    • Clock Speed2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570
  • GPUAdreno 619

Operating System

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

Main Camera

  • Main Camera
    • Main Camera Megapixel48MP
    • Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
    • Main Camera Aperturef/1.8
    • Main Camera Focal Length24 mm
    • Main Camera Sensor Size1/2.0"
    • Main Camera Pixel Size0.8 µm
    • Main Camera Camera FeaturesPDAF
  • Main Camera #2
    • Main Camera #2 Megapixel8MP
    • 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"
    • Main Camera #2 Pixel Size0.8 µm
  • Main Camera #3
    • Main Camera #3 Megapixel5MP
    • Main Camera #3 Lens TypeMacro
    • Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.4
  • Main Camera #4
    • Main Camera #4 Megapixel5MP
    • Main Camera #4 Lens TypeDepth
    • Main Camera #4 Aperturef/2.4
  • Features
    • Auto Focus TypePDAF
    • Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
    • Slow Motion Recording480 fps slomo
    • FeaturesHDR
  • Video
    • Video Recording1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@480fps
    • Log Video Recording SupportNo

Selfie Camera

  • Front Camera
    • Front Camera #1 Megapixel20MP
    • 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

  • Capacity
    • Battery Capacity5000mAh
    • Battery TypeLithium Polymer
  • Charging
    • Charging Speed Wired15W
    • Wireless Charging SupportNo
    • Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
    • Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
    • Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

  • Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Storage
    • Storage Size128GB
    • Storage TypeUFS 2.1
  • RAM
    • RAM Size4GB
    • RAM TypeLPDDR4X

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

  • WLAN
    • Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 5
    • Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    • Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth
    • Bluetooth Version5
    • Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, LE
  • PositioningGPS
  • 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

ProcessorSnapdragon 750G
Display6.6 inches
Battery5000mAh
Rear Camera48MP
Front Camera20MP
RAM/Storage4GB/128GB

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