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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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6.6" HD+ Super AMOLED
Snapdragon 750G
48MP Quad Camera
13MP / 20MP Front
128GB + microSD
4GB / 8GB RAM
5,000mAh Battery
5G Sub6 / mmWave
USB Type-C + 3.5mm
Dolby Atmos
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
6.6" HD+ Super AMOLED
720 × 1600 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
Infinity‑U design, 16M colour depth
Snapdragon 750G
Octa‑core (2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz)
Android 10 (global) / Android 11 (US) — source conflict
Quad Camera 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP / 48+8+2
Rear: 48MP F1.8 main, 8MP ultra‑wide, 5MP depth (global) or 2MP (US), 5MP macro (global)
Front: 20MP F2.2 (global) / 13MP F2.2 (US); UHD 4K @30fps video
5,000mAh (Global) / 4,500mAh (US)
Non‑removable; 15W wired charging (global) / 25W (US)
Talk time up to 36h (4G LTE, listed for Verizon variant)
5G Sub6 / mmWave
Global models: Sub6 only; US models include mmWave
LTE, Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
128GB Internal + microSD up to 1TB
4GB RAM (US) / 8GB RAM (global)
Hybrid dual‑SIM (global) or single SIM+microSD (US)
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G debuted in Hong Kong in November 2020 and reached the United States in April 2021. Regional variants / SKU codes and launch pricing reflect different market strategies, and source blocks note a conflict in announcement timing between press and market notifications.
- Object classification: Smartphone / Mobile Computer
- Canonical model family: SM‑A426 / SM‑A426B/DS / SM‑A426U1/DS
- Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: SM‑A426BZKDEUB, SM‑A426BZKHTHL, SM‑A426U (Verizon)
- Announcement dates: Press release October 9, 2020; Hong Kong market announcement November 9, 2020
- Hong Kong launch: November 11, 2020 at HKD 3,198 (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM)
- US availability: April 8, 2021 starting at US$399.99
- Colours: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray (global); Awesome Black, Gray, White (US)
Body & Build
The Galaxy A42 5G uses a flat touchscreen bar design with a prism‑dot texture on the rear. Dimensions and weight are consistent across all listed regional variants.
- Dimensions: 164.4 × 75.9 × 8.6 mm
- Weight: 193 g
- Form factor: Touchscreen Bar
- Colours (global): Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
- Colours (US): Awesome Black, Awesome Gray, Awesome White
Display System
The source bundle consistently lists a 6.6‑inch Super AMOLED panel with an Infinity‑U notch. Resolution is HD+ and refresh rate is standard 60 Hz.
- Type: Super AMOLED
- Size: 167.7 mm (6.6″ full rectangle) / 164.7 mm (6.5″ rounded corners)
- Resolution: 720 × 1600 (HD+)
- Colour depth: 16M
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz (US source)
- Brightness: Not specified in source
- Design: Infinity‑U display notch
Camera System
The Galaxy A42 5G features a quad rear camera arrangement that varies slightly between global and US models. Video recording reaches UHD 4K at 30 fps.
Rear camera cluster (global):
- 48 MP main (F1.8, AF)
- 8 MP ultra‑wide (F2.2, 123°)
- 5 MP depth (F2.4)
- 5 MP macro (F2.4)
- LED flash, no OIS, digital zoom up to 10x
Rear camera cluster (US / Verizon):
- 48 MP main (F1.8, AF)
- 8 MP ultra‑wide (F2.2)
- 2 MP depth (F2.4)
Front camera:
- 20 MP (F2.2) for global models; 13 MP (F2.2) for US models. No auto focus.
Video features:
- UHD 4K (3840×2160) @30fps
- Slow motion: 480fps @HD, 240fps @HD (Verizon source lists)
- FHD (1920×1080) @30fps recording
Platform & Software
Source blocks list different operating system versions for different regions. The Snapdragon 750G is the common chipset.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G octa‑core (2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz)
- Operating System: Android 10 (global) / Android 11 (US) — source conflict
- Software features: Samsung Knox security, Secure Folder, Dual Messenger, Smart Switch
- Biometric security: Under‑display optical fingerprint sensor, Face Recognition
- Samsung DeX support: Not supported (listed as "No")
Key Features & Audio
Beyond the core hardware, the source bundle highlights multimedia and security features. No dedicated AI features are explicitly listed.
- Audio: 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, Dolby Atmos support
- Security: Samsung Knox, Secure Folder, Dual Messenger
- Fingerprint sensor: Under‑display optical
- Gear compatibility: Works with Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, Gear series
Battery & Charging
Battery capacity and charging speed differ between global and US variants, a conflict noted in the source bundle.
- Capacity: 5,000 mAh (typical) per global and Verizon sources; 4,500 mAh (typical) per US press release
- Charging: 15W wired fast charging (global); 25W wired fast charging (US, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC)
- Ratings: Talk time up to 36 hours (4G LTE, Verizon data)
- Removability: Non‑removable
Connectivity & Sensors
5G support varies by model: global versions cover Sub6 bands, while US variants add mmWave. Dual‑SIM capability is present on global models only.
- 5G bands (global): Sub‑6 FDD N1, TDD N41, N78, N79
- 5G bands (US): mmWave + Sub6
- 4G LTE: Bands vary by region; Verizon variant includes B13, B48, B66
- SIM configuration: Dual‑SIM hybrid (global) / Single SIM + microSD (US)
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4+5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type‑C 2.0
- Location: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (global also lists QZSS)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint (optical), gyro, geomagnetic, light, proximity
- Earjack: 3.5 mm stereo
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Summary
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a mid‑range smartphone that introduced 5G to the Galaxy A series. It combines a Super AMOLED display, a quad‑rear camera, and a Snapdragon 750G processor with expandable storage. Regional differences in battery capacity, RAM, front camera resolution, and OS version are documented in the source bundle but not resolved. The US model included mmWave support and faster charging, while global variants offered larger RAM and battery.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$399.99 |