Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

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Battery life

Up to 29 hours

Battery life

4G: Up to 28.29h | 5G: Up to 20.9h

Screen

Super AMOLED Infinity-U

Screen

6.5" FHD+ Super AOMLED

Screen

6.4” FHD+, sAMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5

Reviews

(243)

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(2714)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

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

Rear camera

50MP (F1.8) AF | 5MP (F2.2) UW | 2MP (F2.4) Macro | Flash

Rear camera

50MP(F1.8) AF | 5MP(F2.2) UW | 2MP(F2.4) Macro | Flash

Rear camera

Main: 50MP (F1.8) | UW: 12MP (F2.2) | Macro : 5MP (F2.4) Flash (Y)

Colors

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 . 8 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Good phone no issues. Does the job

Love It !

kb1810 . 10 months 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

SKU#

SMA426UZKV

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

Reviews

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Reviews

3.0

243 reviews

43% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Good phone

Marie . 8 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Good phone no issues. Does the job

Love It !

kb1810 . 10 months 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.

Loved my 42

Hugo500 . 11 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I traded for a s24 plus and am sorry I did, I wish I had my 42 back

Too touchy

Edith . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Screen shots show up out of the blue without taking them. Phone calls are made, etc. had to put a screen lock on phone.

Samsung phone A42 5G

Donald . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Great phone still learning to use it

Samsung a42

Anna . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

It's slow and the wifi connection is not good mostly works on data when your out of the house...my Samsung j7 was better in connecting to anything

Samsung - 1 year ago

Hey Anna, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy A42. We would be more than happy to help you troubleshoot the wi-fi connection of your device. We have a great article on our website "Galaxy phone or tablet Wi-Fi connection issues". If this does not resolve your difficulty, please reach out to the Samsung Support Team for further assistance. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

Terrible

Pd85 . 1 year ago

It's terrible at connecting. I lose service when I should have service. I do not get notifications like I should and have lost business over this. I got a work phone because I thought Facebook and Instagram were to blame but I found out that it's not fully them. This phone doesn't notify me on things for hours if it notifies me at all. To be fair not all notifications are lost, mainly the important ones. It won't open messages or will show me I have messages that don't appear for a long while. It won't send pictures in morning which is a vital part of my job. And the worst part is Verizon is refusing to help unless I upgrade and pay for a new phone! Verizon doesn't care at all.

Samsung - 1 year ago

Hey there Pd85, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy A42. We would love nothing more than to help you troubleshoot any difficulty you are experiencing with your device. The Samsung Support Team is always available through our website. These experts can work with you one on one working through all options available to troubleshoot your device to full functionality. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung

Good

Handyman1 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Great Phone this is my second A42 5G. the first didn't do well after I drop it into a lake. LOL It would turn on but would not work right. Just keep it out of the lake.

One of the best android phones for its price range.

Chris B . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Definitely upgrade from past phone. Its a good middle of the road phone. Screen is nice and camera has some fun features.

Galaxy A42 5G cheap beat of a phone

BobbiFociMk208 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I Bought the Samsung Galaxy A42 5g here in September 2023 for super cheap and wasn't expecting much from a phone that is pushing 3 yrs old but I was wrong, this phone does everything I need it to, great photo quality from the rear and selfie cameras, battery life is amazing, is it as good as a Samsung Galaxy s23 ultra 5g , of course not it never was but it is a cheap little beast of a phone, not sure why there's a lot of Bad reviews about it, I have been using it for almost 23 days and no issues at all in fact I love it, the under screen fingerprint is a little slow but it works fine for the money I paid for it I'm not complaining at all. I'm going to use it until It stops working and is unusable.

FAQs

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G FAQs

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Vinnie . Jan 20, 2024

Does it have a usb-c port

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hey there Vinnie, thank you for finding the free time out of your busy day to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A42. That's a good question! Yes, the Galaxy A42 does have a USB Type C Charging Port. Let us know if you have any additional questions by contacting Samsung Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra

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Nancy . Jan 19, 2024

does this have a rear camera option?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

This device does have a rearview camera. You can get more info here: https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g/ ~Geo

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kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024

Wireless Charging

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Samsung Galaxy A42 does not have wireless charging. -John

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kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024

Wireless Charging

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hello there Kevan, thank you for finding the available time out of your lively day to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A42. No, the Galaxy A42 does not offer wireless charging capabilities unfortunately. Let us know if you have any other questions for us by contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra

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kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024

Wireless Charging

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hey there Kevan, thank you for finding the free time out of your busy day to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. That's a good question! The Galaxy A42 5G does not have wireless charging capabilities unfortunately. Feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you think of any other questions for us by reaching out to Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra

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Susan . Dec 15, 2023

Does this phone have a hotspot

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

This phone does have a hotspot. You can turn it on using these steps: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-236911/ ~Jesse

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Samsung phone . Sep 7, 2023

does it have wireless charging?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G does not support wireless charging. https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g/ -Natasha

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Sharon . Jun 28, 2023

So, there's no AUX port on this phone? Confirming what I read as an answer to another question because that seems ridiculous. I also saw no information for a REAR Camera. Does it have that feature?

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hey there Sharon, thank you for finding the free time out of your busy day to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. The Galaxy A42 5G has a 3.5mm Stereo Earjack and it also has a rear camera with a resolution of 48.0 MP + 8.0 MP + 2.0 MP. Please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support if you think of any other questions for us. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

The phone has a rear and front camera. For an answer to the AUX port, please reach out to Samsung directly to find a definitive answer. Here's a link to their contact info: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact/ ~Jesse

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Cpatlan . May 25, 2023

Does this phone have video output enabled USB C port

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hi there Cpatlan, thank you for reaching out to us with your question about your Samsung Galaxy A42. We would be more than happy to help you determine if you are able to play the videos you want from your device. If you haven’t done so already, please reach out to the Samsung Support Team, they can work with you one on one to ensure you are getting the correct information for the exact format you are trying to use. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. –Elizabeth

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Please contact the manufacturer for more details on video output from the USB-C Port. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact/ -Joseph

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TheGodFather78 . May 12, 2023

Does this phone wireless charge?

Answer from Samsung1 year

Hey there TheGodFather78, thanks for taking the time to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. Yes, the Galaxy A42 5G does support wireless charging and wireless PowerShare. If you think of any additional questions for us, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support for further assistance. Thank you for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Yes -Joe

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Battery life

Up to 29 hours

Battery life

4G: Up to 28.29h | 5G: Up to 20.9h

Screen

Super AMOLED Infinity-U

Screen

6.5" FHD+ Super AOMLED

Screen

6.4” FHD+, sAMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5

Reviews

(243)

Reviews

(166)

Reviews

(296)

Reviews

(2714)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

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

Rear camera

50MP (F1.8) AF | 5MP (F2.2) UW | 2MP (F2.4) Macro | Flash

Rear camera

50MP(F1.8) AF | 5MP(F2.2) UW | 2MP(F2.4) Macro | Flash

Rear camera

Main: 50MP (F1.8) | UW: 12MP (F2.2) | Macro : 5MP (F2.4) Flash (Y)

Colors

Overview

Reviews

3.0

243 reviews

43% of reviewers recommend this product.

Good phone

Marie . 8 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Good phone no issues. Does the job

Love It !

kb1810 . 10 months 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.

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

SKU#

SMA426UZKV

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

Reviews

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Reviews

3.0

243 reviews

43% of reviewers recommend this product.

Sort by

Good phone

Marie . 8 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Good phone no issues. Does the job

Love It !

kb1810 . 10 months 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.

Loved my 42

Hugo500 . 11 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I traded for a s24 plus and am sorry I did, I wish I had my 42 back

Too touchy

Edith . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Screen shots show up out of the blue without taking them. Phone calls are made, etc. had to put a screen lock on phone.

Samsung phone A42 5G

Donald . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Great phone still learning to use it

Samsung a42

Anna . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

It's slow and the wifi connection is not good mostly works on data when your out of the house...my Samsung j7 was better in connecting to anything

Samsung - 1 year ago

Terrible

Pd85 . 1 year ago

Samsung - 1 year ago

Good

Handyman1 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Great Phone this is my second A42 5G. the first didn't do well after I drop it into a lake. LOL It would turn on but would not work right. Just keep it out of the lake.

One of the best android phones for its price range.

Chris B . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Definitely upgrade from past phone. Its a good middle of the road phone. Screen is nice and camera has some fun features.

Galaxy A42 5G cheap beat of a phone

BobbiFociMk208 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

FAQs

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G FAQs

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Vinnie . Jan 20, 2024

Does it have a usb-c port

Answer from Samsung1 year

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Nancy . Jan 19, 2024

does this have a rear camera option?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

This device does have a rearview camera. You can get more info here: https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g/ ~Geo

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kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024

Wireless Charging

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Samsung Galaxy A42 does not have wireless charging. -John

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kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024

Wireless Charging

Answer from Samsung1 year

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kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024

Wireless Charging

Answer from Samsung1 year

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Susan . Dec 15, 2023

Does this phone have a hotspot

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

This phone does have a hotspot. You can turn it on using these steps: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-236911/ ~Jesse

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Samsung phone . Sep 7, 2023

does it have wireless charging?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G does not support wireless charging. https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g/ -Natasha

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Sharon . Jun 28, 2023

So, there's no AUX port on this phone? Confirming what I read as an answer to another question because that seems ridiculous. I also saw no information for a REAR Camera. Does it have that feature?

Answer from Samsung1 year

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

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Cpatlan . May 25, 2023

Does this phone have video output enabled USB C port

Answer from Samsung1 year

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Please contact the manufacturer for more details on video output from the USB-C Port. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact/ -Joseph

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TheGodFather78 . May 12, 2023

Does this phone wireless charge?

Answer from Samsung1 year

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Yes -Joe

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