| Name | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| MSRP | $399.99 |
| Released | Nov 2020 |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Current price | Amazon |
| Operating system | |
| Operating system (OS) | Android 10 |
| Latest OS update? | Android 13 |
| Display specifications | |
| Display type | AMOLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.6″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 1600×720 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 20:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 266 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | ❌ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 750 5G |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| CPU cores | 8-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 4 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 128 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ✔ |
| Main camera layout | |
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | 5 MP macro, 5 MP depth |
| Main camera features | |
| Photo HDR? | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ❌ |
| 8K video? | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 30 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@240/480 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | |
| Primary | 20 MP wide |
| Secondary | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | |
| Face recognition? | Face unlock |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | ❌ |
| 1080p selfie video? | 30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ❌ |
| Cellular networks | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 2.0 |
| Battery, power & charging | |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 15 W |
| Wireless charging? | ❌ |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | 1.0 (mono) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ✔ |
| Build & materials | |
| IP-Code | ❌ |
| Screen material | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Back material | Plastic |
| Layout & design | |
| Selfie camera placement? | Notch |
| Fingerprint sensor? | Under display |
| Special design features? | - |
| Color options: | Black, Gray, White |
| Size & weight | |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.44×7.59×0.86 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.47×2.99×0.34 |
| Weight (gram): | 193 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.81 |
| In the box | |
| Cables? | USB-A to C |
| Charger? | USB-A |
| Adapters? | ❌ |
| Other | Earbuds, case, SIM tool |
| More info | |
| Model numbers | SM-A426 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Page discontinued |
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