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
Snapdragon 750G
Display
Display
6.6" HD+ AMOLED (60 Hz)
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" HD+ AMOLED (60 Hz)
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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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

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
6.6", HD+ AMOLED (60 Hz)
6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz
6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz
6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz
6.83", AMOLED, 144Hz
48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP (Front)
50MP+8MP/20MP (Front)
50MP+8MP+50MP/32MP (Front)
50MP+50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
50MP+8MP/50MP (Front)
5000mAh, 15W
7550mAh, 90W
7000mAh, 120W
6000mAh, 80W
6800mAh, 80W
4GB + 128GB
12GB + 256GB
8GB + 256GB
12GB + 256GB
8GB + 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
OxygenOS, Android 15, 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.

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 Depth16.7 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

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-
  • 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
      • 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

    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
    • 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"
    Battery5000mAh
    Rear Camera48MP
    Front Camera20MP
    RAM/Storage4GB/128GB

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