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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Starts at $9.99/mo
for 36 months, 0% APR
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Battery life
Battery life
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
(252)
Reviews
(2514)
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
Main: 50MP (F1.8) | UW: 12MP (F2.2) | Macro : 5MP (F2.4) Flash (Y)
Colors
Colors
Colors
Reviews
3.0
243 reviews
43% of reviewers recommend this product.
Good phone
Marie . 5 months ago
Love It !
kb1810 . 8 months ago
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.
Smooth, sleek, and sophisticated.
This battery won't quit before you do.
Life in the fast lane with 5G.
Room for all the things you love.
There's a camera for that.
Pump up your pics.
Immersive viewing.
Smooth, sleek, and sophisticated.
This battery won't quit before you do.
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
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
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#
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
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 Reviews
3.0
243 reviews
43% of reviewers recommend this product.
Good phone
Marie . 5 months ago
Love It !
kb1810 . 8 months ago
Loved my 42
Hugo500 . 8 months ago
Too touchy
Edith . 10 months ago
Samsung phone A42 5G
Donald . 11 months ago
Samsung a42
Anna . 1 year ago
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. -ElizabethTerrible
Pd85 . 1 year ago
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. -ElizabethGood
Handyman1 . 1 year ago
One of the best android phones for its price range.
Chris B . 1 year ago
Galaxy A42 5G cheap beat of a phone
BobbiFociMk208 . 1 year ago
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G FAQs
Vinnie . Jan 20, 2024
Does it have a usb-c port
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
Nancy . Jan 19, 2024
does this have a rear camera option?
This device does have a rearview camera. You can get more info here: https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g/ ~Geo
kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024
Wireless Charging
Samsung Galaxy A42 does not have wireless charging. -John
kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024
Wireless Charging
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
kevan vance . Jan 11, 2024
Wireless Charging
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
Susan . Dec 15, 2023
Does this phone have a hotspot
This phone does have a hotspot. You can turn it on using these steps: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-236911/ ~Jesse
Samsung phone . Sep 7, 2023
does it have wireless charging?
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G does not support wireless charging. https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g/ -Natasha
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?
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
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
Cpatlan . May 25, 2023
Does this phone have video output enabled USB C port
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
Please contact the manufacturer for more details on video output from the USB-C Port. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact/ -Joseph
TheGodFather78 . May 12, 2023
Does this phone wireless charge?
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
Yes -Joe