Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

3.0 (243 reviews)

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Color: Prism Dot Black

Storage: 128 GB

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Overview

Meet the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. A phone that lets you share, stream and scroll at lightning-fast speeds. Capture all the big (and the not so big) moments with the triple rear camera, and share in seconds. And with Fun Mode, you can add a little wow factor to all your photos and video. This exclusive feature lets you apply Snapchat Lenses right from your camera.¹ Outfitted with a long-lasting battery, you can stay connected all day without worry.² Do more of what you love without the wait with 5G Ultra Wideband speeds³ and next-level processing power. Galaxy A42 5G has all the features you love and a few unexpected innovations at a wallet-friendly price. Now with the coverage of 5G Nationwide and the unprecedented performance of 5G Ultra Wideband.³

Reviews

3.0

243 reviews

43% of reviewers recommend this product.

Good phone

Marie · 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Good phone no issues. Does the job

Love It !

kb1810 · 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Bought it back 2021 knowing 5G was on the way. Memory and speed is outstanding. Three years later...Still going strong and the battery runs like new and it's on 24/7.

1. SNAPCHAT is trademark of SNAP INC.
2. Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
3. 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities.
4. Fast Charging capability through provided charger.
5. MicroSD card sold separately.
6. Single Take captures images and video up to 15 seconds.
7. Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.5" with accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera lens.

Specs

Design

width

2.99 in.

weight

6.81 oz.

Notable Materials

3D Glastic

Depth

0.34 in

Charging Port

USB Type C

height

6.47 in

Accessibility

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini

Network

n2, n5, n66

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Dual Band (2.4/5GHz)

4G Network

B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B66/B46/B48

SAR

1.59 W/Kg (Simul)

FCC ID

A3LSMA426U

Global & Roaming Network

B3/B7/B20, GSM/UMTS Quad

5G Ultra Wideband

n260/ n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)

Battery

up to - standby time

15 days

Battery

5,000mAh (Non-removable)

up to - usage time

31 hrs

Fast Charge

Y, up to 15W

Camera

Front Camera

13MP F2.2

Video

4K(3840 x 2160) @ 30fps Super Steady Video

camera

Main 48MP F1.8 + Flash Ultrawide 8MP F2.2 Depth 2MP F2.4 Single Take, Fun Mode, Portrait, Night Mode. Hyperlapse

Performance

Bluetooth

5.0

Storage

4GB (RAM) + 128GB (ROM)

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 2.2GHz + 1.8GHz (Octa-core)

Expandable Memory

Yes, Up to 1 TB

Operating System

Android 11.0

Security

In-Display Fingerprint, Facial Recognition

Display

Screen

Super AMOLED Infinity-U

Refresh Rate

60 Hz

Aspect Ratio

20:9

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What's in the box

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Pre-installed SIM Card
Wall Charger
USB Cable
SIM Eject Pin
Quick Reference Guide
Terms and Conditions

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