Samsung Galaxy A42 Full Specifications
General
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy A42 5G |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 11 November 2020 |
| Status | Available |
Hardware & Software
| Operating System | Android |
| OS Version | v10 (Q) |
| User Interface | Samsung One UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 8 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 266 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.28 % |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | With waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
Cameras
Primary Camera
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 5 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera, 5 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
Design
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Width | 75.9 mm |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 grams |
| Colors | Black, Grey, White |
Battery
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Quick Charging | Fast, 15W |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Memory
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Network & Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Sensors & security
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
More
| Made By | Korea |
| Features | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |