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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Prepaid

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40 Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Prepaid Prism Dot Black image 1 of 1
Color

Prism Dot Black

Storage

128 GB

Total device cost

$

Retail Price

This item is out of stock.

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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
All Specs
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3.9

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68

Nice Phone

5 undefined

Bird . 2 years

The phone was just what I saw on line and suits my needs. I prefer android to iPhones. Very easy to use. Shannon was excellent. She answered all the questions I had and handled all the technical issues. She took her time to ensure everything was as it should be. Very professional, courteous and friendly.

Seamless process

5 undefined

Paul . 2 years

Seamless process. Great sales person
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.
slide 1 of 7, This battery won't quit before you do.

Smooth, sleek, and sophisticated.

The Galaxy A42 5G has a modern design with clean lines and a smooth exterior finish. And a subtle color gradient gives this modern minimalist design a unique twist.

This battery won't quit before you do.

Power through the day and well into the night without worry. Whether you're angling for the perfect shot, putting in a long day at the office, or binge-watching the hottest shows, you'll have plenty of power with the long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery.2 And when you need a quick refuel, Fast Charging will have you ready to go in no time.4

Life in the fast lane with 5G.

Ditch the delays with Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband and the Galaxy A42 5G's powerful processor. Download, share and stream in seconds on a phone that keeps up with the speed of life.3

Room for all the things you love.

With 128 GB of built-in storage, there's plenty of room to save all your memories, favorite games, apps and so much more. And if you need additional memory, you can add up to 1 TB with a MicroSD card.5

There's a camera for that.

Whether you're shooting the latest video for social, capturing a special moment, or snapping a low-light pic, the selfie and triple rear cameras have you covered. Special features like Night Mode, Portrait Mode and Single Take6 give you pro-level photography in the palm of your hand to take, create and share in an instant.

Pump up your pics.

Your photos just got even better with Fun Mode, an exclusive Galaxy A Series feature. Fun Mode lets you apply Snapchat Lenses1 through your phone's camera so you can transform your photos and video in a snap. With 16 built-in effects to choose from, your photos and videos will never be boring again.

Immersive viewing.

Everything is more vibrant on the expansive 6.6" Infinity-U, Super AMOLED display.7 Brighter colors, better contrast and crystal-clear clarity make watching your favorite movies or video-chatting that much better.

Smooth, sleek, and sophisticated.

The Galaxy A42 5G has a modern design with clean lines and a smooth exterior finish. And a subtle color gradient gives this modern minimalist design a unique twist.

This battery won't quit before you do.

Power through the day and well into the night without worry. Whether you're angling for the perfect shot, putting in a long day at the office, or binge-watching the hottest shows, you'll have plenty of power with the long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery.2 And when you need a quick refuel, Fast Charging will have you ready to go in no time.4

Design

Width

2.99 in.

Weight

6.81 oz.

Notable Materials

3D Glastic

Depth

0.34 in

Height

6.47 in

Charging Port

USB Type-C

Accessibility

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini

Network

5G

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

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

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Prepaid undefined

3.9

3.9 undefined

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5 stars (19)
4 stars (9)
3 stars (6)
2 stars (2)
1 star (4)

68

Nice Phone

5 undefined

Bird . 2 years

The phone was just what I saw on line and suits my needs. I prefer android to iPhones. Very easy to use. Shannon was excellent. She answered all the questions I had and handled all the technical issues. She took her time to ensure everything was as it should be. Very professional, courteous and friendly.

Seamless process

5 undefined

Paul . 2 years

Seamless process. Great sales person

Great product

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Babygirl2711 . 3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It has alot of storage space for my work, apps, games, and business affairs, and battery runs forever on nothing, and the picture and video quality is 5 stars.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Great camera and battery!

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3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this over a year now and I love it! The battery is incredible! And the camera is pretty great as well! Great features and ease of use, along with great customization options. All in all a great phone.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Great for price point

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Miss T . 3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this phone for simple everyday tasks and my note 20 for business.

Social & Commerce - 3 years

Hello Miss T, thank you for taking the time out of your day to review your Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. We value your feedback as we strive to be innovative and improve the functionality and design of our product line. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you would like further assistance, have questions, or would like to provide any additional feedback with us. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra smsng.us/Samsung-Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/Twitter-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Great quality and features

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Kaikaii . 3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this handed down to me from my boyfriend e had it for almost a year and I love it. Camera quality is great takes amazing pics. Downloads are quick I love that. It's easy to maneuver. Has so many awesome features and I love that it has google and Microsoft both. I'm just in love with this phone

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Beautiful pics!

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Trixie . 3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Takes great pics, fast to respond. Only negative is the on/off/blackout screen button is too close to volume control button, so I'm constantly blacking out my screen

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

The perfect phone

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Daniee47 . 3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this phone this past February and I adore it, it's not too small and not huge, just perfect with an amazing camera and plenty of storage space

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Love this phone

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Tamitam . 3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's bigger than most of the phones I've owned. Great pictures better than most. Even had great sound.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

GOOD FOR GAMING!!

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MrOGWarbuckz . 3 years

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had been using a A13 4G and all I do is play online fps games and I must say... the SoC and dpi are on point. You might still want to use a small fan for the ti.es when you benchmark play. 9.8/10!!

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

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eklimova . Jul 18, 2022

Does this phone have dual sim card?

Verizon Customer Support3 years

This device does not have this dual SIM Card feature currently. Here is more information about the Dual SIM Card and what devices have this feature: https://www.verizon.com/support/dual-sim-with-esim-faqs/ -Sean

Roger . Mar 2, 2022

Does this phone have wireless charging capability

Toad693 years

No

Verizon Customer Support3 years

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G does not support wireless charging. *Cassie

Roger . Mar 2, 2022

Does this phone have wireless charging capability

Why did this phone not3 years

Why did this phone NOT COME WITH WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT??? THAT'S BAD FOR THE ONES WHI LIVE IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA!!!!

Verizon Customer Support3 years

Roger, unfortunately, the Galaxy A42 does not support wireless charging. -Christine

Sdanicko . Jan 25, 2022

Can this cell be used as a HOTSPOT ?

Samsung4 years

Hello Sdanicko, great question! Here is a link (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00079036/) to an article that will help you learn all about using a mobile hotspot on your phone. ^Elizabeth

Verizon Customer Support4 years

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Prepaid, can be used as a Hotspot with a Prepaid plan that has the Hotspot feature. *Cassie

Kathy . Dec 10, 2021

Does the phon have a slot for a SD card to expand storage to a terabyte?

Samsung4 years

Yes, Kathy! The Galaxy A42 5G accepts a MicroSD card up to 1TB. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. ^Kayla

Verizon Customer Support4 years

Check specs for this device in the link below: https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g-prepaid/ ~Maria

Jj67 . Dec 4, 2021

What size screen?

Samsung4 years

Great question, Jj67! The Galaxy A42 5G is measures at 6.6 inches. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. ^Kayla

Verizon Customer Support4 years

The screen is 6.6 inches.

Amee . Aug 25, 2021

Is it dual camera

Verizon Customer Support4 years

Please contact us using a different method of communciation so we can accurately answer your question since there's no make/model device listed/attached, thanks. https://www.verizon.com/support/contact-us/ -Joey

Samsung4 years

Hello Amee, great question! This phone has four cameras to choose from and AI-powered features such as Night Mode, Live Focus and Single Take, so your Galaxy A42 5G is like your own personal film studio where the leading role is always yours. ^Elizabeth

Catcoy . Aug 21, 2021

If the battery is not accessible, what happens to the phone if it will no longer charge? I'm phone shopping and this concerns me.

Samsung4 years

Hello Catcoy, thanks asking! I understand that this is a concern for you. All of our phones come with a manufacturer's warranty when purchased new in the box. If you were to have any issues at all, we will be here for you. Just feel free to contact us via one of the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 - Reference ticket number: 1143634483 ^Elizabeth

Verizon Customer Support4 years

If a device has a non-removable battery, and something goes wrong with the battery or any other mechanical defect, warranty coverage through the manufacturer is available for the first 12-months as long as the device is not damaged. *Bee

Pete . Jul 11, 2021

Can you Wifi call with this phone?

Verizon Customer Support4 years

We would like to be certain that whatever phone you get is going to work for you including have Wi-Fi Calling. Please contact us at 800-922-0204 or @VZWSupport on Twitter or Facebook, so we can go over the full details.

BlondeBlur . Jul 8, 2021

Can this phone be charged wirelessly?

Verizon Customer Support4 years

Yes.

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