The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a mid-range 5G smartphone with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, a quad-camera setup, and a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It is powered by a Snapdragon 750G chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Price
At the time of it's release in 2020, November 11, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A42 5G was $ 399.95 or C$ 410.52 or £ 439.00 or € 311.35.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
6.6 inches
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
5000 mAh
What is the RAM of Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?
6 GB
How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A42 5G device?
Sure! Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory reset a Samsung Galaxy A42 5G device: 1. Using the Home button: Down and hold the Power button and the Home button together for 10-15 seconds, until the Samsung logo appears. When the logo appears, release the buttons, then use the Volume Up button to select "Yes, delete all user data" and the Power button to confirm. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your phone to its factory settings. 2. Using Recovery mode: Insert the phone into recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up button and the Home button together until the Samsung logo appears. Once in recovery mode, use the Volume buttons to navigate, select "Wipe data/factory data reset," and confirm with the Power button. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your phone to its factory settings. 3. Using the Quick Start menu: Connect your phone to your computer via USB, then download and run Samsung Smart Switch on your computer. Samsung Smart Switch will automatically download the latest firmware update for your phone, then provide a Factory Data Reset option. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your phone to its factory settings. Overall, the first option is the most recommended method as it is the easiest one to perform. However, the second and third methods are also options in case the first one fails or is not easily accessible.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 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 |
| 2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A426U | |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 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 | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
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 (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | |
Main Camera
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
|---|---|
| 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, non-removable |
|---|---|
| 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 | $ 399.95 / C$ 410.52 / £ 439.00 / € 311.35 |
Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) GeekBench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
|---|---|
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -30.1 LUFS (Below average) |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 144h |
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