Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Specs, Specs, Features, Photos

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 8(900) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
• 5G mobile network bands: Yes; SA/NSA.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 10 + One UI 2.5

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 162.6 x 77.5 x 8.5 mm
• Weight: 213g
• Display: 6.6” inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Super AMOLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, waterdrop screen
• Colours: Black. White.
• Physical Build: Plastic back, Glass front

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type: 64-bit, 2.3 GHz Octa-core, Kryo-470
• Processor Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 (7 nm)
• Graphics Processor: Adreno 620
• RAM: 6 GB
• Internal Storage: 128 GB
• External Storage: microSDXC, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Quad Camera: 48 MP wide angle camera + 8 MP ultrawide lens + 5MP depth sensor, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front-facing Camera: 25 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; under display, optical.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth: v5.0, A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
• USB: microUSB v2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• NFC: Yes.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 25W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: .

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Price and Launch Date

• Announced: Sepetember, 2020
• Release Date: September 2020
• Country Availability: United States. Canada. United Kingdom. Australia. Chiina. Europe.
• Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Price: Yet to be announced.

Questions and Answers about Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Samsung Galaxy A42 5G.

Is Samsung Galaxy A42 5G a 5G phone?

Yes; Samsung A42 5G is a 5G phone. It has 4G LTE support too.

Does Samsung Galaxy A42 5G have a fingerprint scanner?

Yes; the Galaxy A42 5G has a fingerprint reader.

Does Samsung Galaxy A42 5G have Gorilla Glass?

Samsung A42 5G has Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.

Does Samsung Galaxy A42 5G have quick charging?

Yes; the Galaxy A42 5G has quick charging technology.

Will Samsung Galaxy A42 5G work in USA?

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G supports US 5G networks, as well as 4G LTE on various US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Cricket, Boost Mobile, H2O Wireless, Ting, US Cellular, Lyca Mobile, PureTalk, Consumer Cellular, Ultra Mobile, Straight Talk, Red Pocket Mobile, Jolt, Airvoice Wireless, and Google Fi. What this means that some bands are supported, while others are not. You will have to make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G? How much does it sell for?

The price of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is yet to be announced.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Review Rating

We are yet to review the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.

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