Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a mid-range Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics as part of its A series line. The phone was announced on 2 September 2020 during Samsung's virtual "Life Unstoppable" event, and first released on 11 November 2020 as a successor to the Galaxy A41.[2][3][4] The phone comes pre-installed with Android 10 and Samsung's custom One UI 2.5 software overlay.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelSM-A426B
Compatible networks2G
3G
4G LTE
5G
First releasedNovember 11, 2020 (2020-11-11)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A41
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A51 5G
TypePhablet
Form factorSlate
Dimensions164.4 mm (6.47 in) H
75.9 mm (2.99 in) W
8.6 mm (0.34 in) D
Mass193 g (6.8 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 10 with One UI 2.5
System on chipQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory4, 6 or 8 GB RAM
Storage128 GB
Removable storagemicroSDXC, expandable up to 512 GB
Battery5000 mAh
Data inputsSensors:
Display6.6 in (170 mm) 720p 720 x 1600 px (266 ppi) Super AMOLED
20:9 aspect ratio
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.8, 0.8µm, PDAF (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
5 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2
SoundLoudspeaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack
ConnectivityWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0
USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
SARHead: 1.15 W/kg
Body: 1.33 W/kg
References[1]

Specifications

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G will have a 6.6 in Super AMOLED display. The phone, as the name suggests, will have 5G support.[4]

Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is equipped with a quad-camera setup. The front-facing camera is housed in a notch on the top of the display.

History

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G was announced at Samsung's virtual "Life Unstoppable" event on September 2, 2020 alongside the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and various other products. It will be made available later in 2020.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  2. "[Video] Samsung Marks a New Era of Innovation With Virtual Experience 'Life Unstoppable'". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  3. "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G With 6.6-Inch Super AMOLED Display Launched". NDTV Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  4. Porter, Jon (2020-09-02). "Samsung announces its cheapest 5G phone and new Trio wireless charger". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  5. Reichert, Corinne. "Samsung unveils Galaxy A42 5G phone, Tab A7 and Trio wireless charging station". CNET. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
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