Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

2.7 out of 5 rating
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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

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Reviews

2.7 out of 5 rating

2.7/5

74 reviews

34%

of reviewers recommend this product.

Another Great Samsung

5 out of 5 rating

Jake47 · 4 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

When my first smart phone, an underpowered basic, died 4 months ago after 4 years, I knew it was time to upgrade. VZ recommended this A42 5G. I wholeheartedly agree with all of bill7's review on every point. The A42 price was right; the battery holds a long charge; the multi-function camera takes sharp, brightly colored pix; and it's FAST. It was easy to switch over from my old Samsung; upgraded, but the same. It pairs easily with my Jetpack. I don't understand the negative reviews; I've never experienced any of their complaints. Here in the Wilds of Wyoming, the A42 is dependable. I've never regretted buying it.

Great phone

5 out of 5 rating

MM Realty · 5 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I have had mine almost a year. And due to my line of work I am on my phone almost all day and the battery last all day. I have multiple device link to it by Bluetooth etc.

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Battery life

Up to 31 hrs.

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Screen

Super AMOLED Infinity-U

6.5-inch Infinity-O display

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Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

Colors

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.

Design

depth

0.34 in.

width

2.99 in.

weight

6.81 oz.

Notable Materials

3D Glastic

Charging Port

USB Type C

height

6.47 in

Accessibility

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M3/T3

Battery

Standby Time

15 days

Usage Time

31 hrs.

Battery

5,000mAh (Non-removable)

Fast Charge

Y, up to 15W

Network

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)

Global & Roaming Network

B3/B7/B20, GSM/UMTS Quad

5G Nationwide

n2,n5,n66,n77,n78

5G Ultra Wide-Band

n260/n261

World Device

Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.

Additional Features

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant

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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SKU#

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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

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.

2.7 out of 5 rating

2.7/5

74 reviews

34%

of reviewers recommend this product.

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Another Great Samsung

5 out of 5 rating

Jake47 · 4 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

When my first smart phone, an underpowered basic, died 4 months ago after 4 years, I knew it was time to upgrade. VZ recommended this A42 5G. I wholeheartedly agree with all of bill7's review on every point. The A42 price was right; the battery holds a long charge; the multi-function camera takes sharp, brightly colored pix; and it's FAST. It was easy to switch over from my old Samsung; upgraded, but the same. It pairs easily with my Jetpack. I don't understand the negative reviews; I've never experienced any of their complaints. Here in the Wilds of Wyoming, the A42 is dependable. I've never regretted buying it.

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Great phone

5 out of 5 rating

MM Realty · 5 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I have had mine almost a year. And due to my line of work I am on my phone almost all day and the battery last all day. I have multiple device link to it by Bluetooth etc.

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This phone isn't as bad as others say it is

5 out of 5 rating

IPhone Man · 5 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

OK so I am a Apple iPhone fan I only got this phone because the iPhone is our of stock. However for a galaxy android phone this isn't bad at all. The picture quality is awesome and the finger print unlock is under the screen that impressed me the camera takes great pictures this is not a phone that's going to impress your snobby friends but will impress your mom and dad because you didn't spend thousands on a phone and can still take quality family pics

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Love This Phone

5 out of 5 rating

Spanish Joe · 9 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

This is my 1st smartphone..my 13 year old LG FINALLY bit the dust...lol. This phone is so ez to use nice camera and excellent battery life & sound quality. Happy I got it

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Terrible phone

1 out of 5 rating

Carolyn · 14 days ago

This phone is awful. First, photos are terrible quality compared to the S7. Ads pop-up on the home screen. I bought this 1 day before going out of town. Since I was gone 14 days I couldn't return it. I plan to trade it in.

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Never disliked a phone until now!!

1 out of 5 rating

Araya Hope · 15 days ago

This phone drops calls, adds unwanted messages and so many others issues I don't have the space to list!

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Samsung Galaxy A42

1 out of 5 rating

giving up · 20 days ago

Just another electronic piece of garbage to add to my pile of nonworking phones,this one is far worse bc if you're computer illiterate you'll be hacked Im sure .the thing should only do what you request,not download things by themselves.i think I'll take it back and get an 8$ refund which is all I paid to bring it home.hacked,tracked and identity stolen and being used somewhere in the world without your permission is how I feel about it.

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Not happy at all with this phone

1 out of 5 rating

BCayton · 21 days ago

My S9 was much better than this one. Will not pair correctly with my new truck. Will not show a clock at night. Having problems with music files. Totally disappointed in this product. Wish I had never bought it.

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Not sure I like this one

3 out of 5 rating

KitKat626 · 1 months ago

I have always used Samsung phones but not sure I like this one. I have not experienced the issues some other reviewers have, expect calls not coming through. Twice I got text from family members trying to call me. My ringer volume was on, and set pretty loud, but the phone never rang. Both said it went straight to my voicemail. My problem is it doesn't wirelessly charge. I thought it wasmy charger so contacted Verizon who told me this phone is not wireless charging capable. I would have to purchase an adapter from Samsung, which Samsung does not have. Seriously thinking about exchanging but hate to through that mess again.

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Disappointed

1 out of 5 rating

Brian · 1 months ago

No audible or visual notifications of missed calls or texts. Until fixed, I want a different phone. Should have read the reviews first.

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