Go faster with Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

On the next-generation mobile data network, the power of 5G fast speeds change the way you experience and share content—from super smooth gaming and streaming, to ultra fast sharing and downloading. Upgrade to the Galaxy A42 5G and speed up your smartphone experience.

*Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.

Highlights

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Features

Maximize your view to the fullest

Expand your view to the 6.6-inch Infinity-U Display of Galaxy A42 5G and enjoy an uninterrupted view of everything you love. Thanks to Super AMOLED technology, your everyday content always looks its best—sharp, crisp and clear.

*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen.***Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.

A glossy back that's comfortable to hold

Galaxy A42 5G's sleek design gives it an eye-catching, prismatic look. Refined curves make it comfortable to hold and provides easy screen navigation. A holographic pattern and premium gloss finish create a dynamic look from any angle and comes in artfully layered Prism Dot Black, White and Gray.

*Color availability may vary by country or carrier.

Advanced Quad Camera, advanced photography powers

Start with the 48MP Main Camera to capture life's moments with more clarity. Expand the viewing angle with Ultra Wide Camera. Customize focus with Depth Camera, or get closer to the details with Macro Camera.

Ultra Wide Camera, ultra wide moments

Similar to human eyesight, the 8MP Ultra Wide Camera sees the world with a 123-degree angle of view, adding more perspective to everything you shoot.

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*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Ultra wide experience (photo/video) is only supported on rear camera.
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*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Ultra wide experience (photo/video) is only supported on rear camera.

Macro Camera pays attention to the tiny details

Get in close with the 5MP Macro Camera and bring out the ultra-fine details in your picture. It applies natural Bokeh effect to your pictures, allowing your subject to stand out from the background.

*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Macro Camera feature only supported on rear camera.

*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Macro Camera feature only supported on rear camera.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Brings the focus to the front with Depth Camera

The 5MP Depth Camera lets you adjust the depth of field in your photos. With a simple touch, you can easily fine-tune the background blur behind your subject for high-quality portrait shots that truly stand out.

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*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
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*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.

Front Camera, attention-grabbing selfies

With the Galaxy A42 5G 20MP Front Camera and Live Focus, it's easy to snap stunning selfies that feature more you and less background.

*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.

*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.

Power that keeps you going

Stay ahead of the day with a battery that won't slow you down. A 5,000mAh (typical)* battery lets you continue what you're without worrying about the battery bar. And with up to 15W of Adaptive Fast Charging**, Galaxy A42 5G gets back to full power quickly.

*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,860 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.**Fast Charging with adapter available in-box.

Give yourself more room to play

Samsung A42 5G specs combines Octa-core processing power with up to 8GB of RAM for fast and efficient performance for the task at hand. Enjoy 128GB of internal storage or add even more space with a 1TB microSD card.

*RAM capacity may vary by country.**MicroSD card sold separately. ***Actual storage available may vary depending on pre-installed software.

Game Booster gives you the edge

Maximize performance with Game Booster. Cut distractions and up your game with a dedicated interface and easy-to-reach menu. Frame Booster gives graphics smooth, life-like motion. And play at your best as Game Booster learns your usage patterns to optimize battery, temperature and memory.

Defence-grade security. Protect what matters to you.

Built into the phone's hardware and software from the start, Samsung Knox protects your phone from the minute it's turned on.Offering multi-layered security, it defends your most sensitive information from malware and malicious threats.

*Trustzone-based Integrity Measurement Architecture

Made to focus with One UI Core

One UI Core helps you focus on what matters to you. Hardware and software work together, with content and features at your fingertips so you can get to them faster. Use Night Mode for a comfortable experience in the dark, and with clear and intuitive visuals using your phone is like second nature.

*Availability of One UI Core features, apps and services may vary depending on device, OS version and country.**Device and screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.

Always at your service, wherever, whenever

Enjoy peace of mind when you choose to buy a Galaxy smartphone. The Interactive diagnostics and optimization on Samsung Members app makes it easy to tune up the performance of your devices, while our helpline lets you troubleshoot problems when you need the extra assistance.

*The available functions and features for Samsung Members app may vary by country and device.**Device and image simulated for illustrative purposes.

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Specifications

  • Rear Camera

    48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP

  • Display

    6.6" Super AMOLED

  • Front Camera

    20MP

  • Battery

    5,000mAh

  • CPU Speed

    2.2 GHz, 1.8 GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa-Core

  • Size (Main Display)

    167.7mm (6.6" full rectangle) / 164.7mm (6.5" rounded corners)

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    720 x 1600 (HD+)

  • Technology (Main Display)

    Super AMOLED

  • Color Depth (Main Display)

    16M

  • Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

    48.0 MP + 8.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 5.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

    F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4 , F2.4

  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus

    Yes

  • Rear Camera - OIS

    No

  • Rear Camera Zoom

    Digital Zoom up to 10x

  • Front Camera - Resolution

    20.0 MP

  • Front Camera - F Number

    F2.2

  • Front Camera - Auto Focus

    No

  • Front Camera - OIS

    No

  • Rear Camera - Flash

    Yes

  • Front Camera - Flash

    No

  • Video Recording Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30fps

  • Slow Motion

    480fps @HD, 240fps @HD

  • Memory (GB)

    6

  • Storage (GB)

    128

  • Available Storage (GB)

    106.0

  • External Storage Support

    MicroSD (Up to 1TB)

  • Number of SIM

    Dual-SIM

  • SIM size

    Nano-SIM (4FF)

  • SIM Slot Type

    SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)

  • Infra

    2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD

  • 2G GSM

    GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

  • 3G UMTS

    B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900)

  • 4G FDD LTE

    B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B28 (700)

  • 4G TDD LTE

    B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500)

  • 5G FDD Sub6

    N1 (2100), N3 (1800), N5 (850), N7 (2600), N8 (900), N28 (700)

  • 5G TDD Sub6

    N40 (2300), N41 (2500), N78 (3500)

  • USB Interface

    USB Type-C

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo

  • Earjack

    3.5mm Stereo

  • MHL

    No

  • Wi-Fi

    802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2.4+5GHz

  • Wi-Fi Direct

    Yes

  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth v5.0

  • NFC

    Yes

  • PC Sync.

    Smart Switch (PC version)

  • Android

  • Form Factor

    Touch Bar

  • Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

    164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6

  • Weight (g)

    193

  • Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)

    Up to 21

  • Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)

    Up to 22

  • Video Playback Time (Hours)

    Up to 34

  • Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)

    5000

  • Removable

    No

  • Audio Playback Time (Hours)

    Up to 130

  • Talk Time (4G LTE) (Hours)

    Up to 36

  • Stereo Support

    No

  • Video Playing Format

    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

  • Video Playing Resolution

    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30fps

  • Audio Playing Format

    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

  • Gear Support

    Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Fit 2, Gear Fit, Gear Sport, Gear2 Neo, Gear2, Gear1, Gear S3, Gear S2, Gear S, Gear Icon X, Gear IconX (2018)

  • Samsung DeX Support

    No

  • Mobile TV

    No

User manual & downloads

User Manual (Android 12)

ver 1.0 | 5.24 MB

Jan 19. 2022

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(S.E Asia)

Safety Guide

ver 1.9.2 | 4.07 MB

Jan 18. 2022

ENGLISH, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(S.E Asia), ARABIC, FRENCH, THAI, URDU

User Manual (Android 12)

ver 1.0 | 5.31 MB

Jan 18. 2022

ENGLISH

User Manual (Android 11)

ver 1.0 | 5.73 MB

Mar 30. 2021

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(S.E Asia)

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* Network : The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.

* Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.

* User Available Memory: Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.

* Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,860 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

* Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.