🔑 Key Specs — Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
- OS: Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
- Display: 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
- Display Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh
- Storage: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
- Main Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.78″, 1.0µm
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh / 15W wired
- Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
- NFC: Yes
- Colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
- Price: £ 299.99 / € 239.99
✅ Pros
- Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
- NFC support included
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dedicated microSD card slot
❌ Cons
- Slow charging speed
- HD resolution, not Full HD
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G – Full Specifications and Complete Review
📅 Released 2020, November 11
⚡ Quick Overview
💻 Operating System
Android 10, up to Android 13, One UI 5
📏 Dimensions & Weight
193g, 8.6mm thickness
💾 Memory & Storage
128GB storage, microSDXC
🔗 Services Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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Problem Solutions
Hardware Fix
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Download Firmware
Rom & Flash
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Network Unlock
Unlock & FRP
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Root Files
Root Files
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📑 Review Contents
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 – Europe 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 – SM-A426U |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – Europe 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – SM-A426U |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2020, September 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 11 |
Body
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Other | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.94″, 0.8µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.78″, 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired |
Misc
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray |
| Models | SM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N |
| SAR EU | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body) |
| Price | £ 299.99 / € 239.99 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Q1: What is the operating system of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Q2: What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
Li-Po 5000 mAh with 15W wired charging
Q3: What are the camera specs of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.78″, 1.0µm
Q4: What is the storage capacity of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Q5: Does Samsung Galaxy A42 5G support NFC?
Yes
Q6: What are the dimensions and weight of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) – Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
Q7: What chipset does Samsung Galaxy A42 5G use?
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
Q8: What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
£ 299.99 / € 239.99
