Galaxy A42 5G
Display
Multi Camera System
Battery
Hardware performance
Go faster with Galaxy A42 5G
On the next-generation mobile data network, the power of 5G fast speeds change the way you experience and share content—from super-smooth gaming and streaming, to ultra-fast sharing and downloading. Upgrade to the Galaxy A42 5G and speed up your smartphone experience.
Go faster with Galaxy A42 5G
*Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.
Maximise your view to the fullest
Expand your view to the 6.6-inch Infinity-U Display of Galaxy A42 5G and enjoy an uninterrupted view of everything you love. Thanks to Super AMOLED technology, your everyday content always looks its best—sharp, crisp and clear.
Maximise your view to the fullest
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen.***Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.
A glossy back that's comfortable to hold
Galaxy A42 5G's sleek design gives it an eye-catching, prismatic look. Refined curves make it comfortable to hold and provide easy screen navigation. A holographic pattern and premium gloss finish create a dynamic look from any angle and come in artfully layered Prism Dot Black, White and Grey.
A glossy back that's comfortable to hold
*Colour availability may vary by country or carrier.
Advanced Quad Camera, advanced photography powers
Start with the 48MP Main Camera to capture life's moments with more clarity. Expand the viewing angle with Ultra Wide Camera. Customise focus with Depth Camera, or get closer to the details with Macro Camera.
Advanced Quad Camera, advanced photography powers
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Ultra Wide Angle
Similar to human eyesight, the 8MP Ultra Wide Camera sees the world with a 123-degree angle of view, adding more perspective to everything you shoot.
Wide Angle
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*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Ultra wide experience (photo/video) is only supported on rear camera.
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Ultra wide experience (photo/video) is only supported on rear camera.
Macro Camera pays attention to the tiny details
Get in close with the 5MP Macro Camera and bring out the ultra-fine details in your picture. It applies natural Bokeh effect to your pictures, allowing your subject to stand out from the background.
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.**Macro Camera feature only supported on rear camera.
Macro Camera pays attention to the tiny details
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Live Focus Off
The 5MP Depth Camera lets you adjust the depth of field in your photos. With a simple touch, you can easily fine-tune the background blur behind your subject for high-quality portrait shots that truly stand out.
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Live Focus On
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*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
Front Camera, attention-grabbing selfies
With the Galaxy A42 5G 20MP Front Camera and Live Focus, it's easy to snap stunning selfies that feature more you and less background.
*Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
Front Camera, attention-grabbing selfies
Power that keeps you going
Stay ahead of the day with a battery that won't slow you down. A 5,000mAh (typical)* battery lets you continue what you're doing without worrying about the battery bar. And with up to 15W of Adaptive Fast Charging**, Galaxy A42 5G gets back to full power quickly.
Power that keeps you going
*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,860 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.**Fast Charging with adapter available in-box.
Give yourself more room to play
Galaxy A42 5G combines Octa-core processing power with up to 8GB of RAM for fast and efficient performance for the task at hand. Enjoy 128GB of internal storage or add even more space with a 1TB microSD card.
Give yourself more room to play
*RAM capacity may vary by country.**MicroSD card sold separately. ***Actual storage available may vary depending on pre-installed software.
Game Booster gives you the edge
Maximise performance with Game Booster. Cut distractions and up your game with a dedicated interface and easy-to-reach menu. Frame Booster gives graphics smooth, lifelike motion. And play at your best as Game Booster learns your usage patterns to Optimise battery, temperature and memory.
Game Booster gives you the edge
Defence-grade security. Protect what matters to you.
Built into the phone's hardware and software from the start, Samsung Knox protects your phone from the minute it's turned on.Offering multi-layered security, it defends your most sensitive information from malware and malicious threats.
Defence-grade security. Protect what matters to you.
*Trustzone-based Integrity Measurement Architecture
Made to focus with One UI Core
One UI Core helps you focus on what matters to you. Hardware and software work together, giving you content and features at your fingertips so you can get to them faster. Use Night Mode for a comfortable experience in the dark, and with clear and intuitive visuals using your phone is like second nature.
Made to focus with One UI Core
*Availability of One UI Core features, apps and services may vary depending on device, OS version and country.**Device and screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.
Check out the new Galaxy A series to find the one for you
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Galaxy A42 5G
2.2GHz, 1.8GHz
Processor
193
Weight (g)
Up to 130
Audio Playback Time (Hours)
2.2GHz, 1.8GHz
CPU Speed
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  • Processor
    2.2GHz, 1.8GHz
  • Weight (g)
    193
  • Audio Playback Time (Hours)
    Up to 130
Processor
  • CPU Speed
    2.2GHz, 1.8GHz
  • CPU Type
    Octa-Core
Display
  • Size (Main_Display)
    167.7mm (6.6" full rectangle) / 164.7mm (6.5" rounded corners)
  • Resolution (Main Display)
    720 x 1600 (HD+)
  • Technology (Main Display)
    Super AMOLED
  • Color Depth (Main Display)
    16M
Camera
  • Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
    48.0 MP + 8.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 5.0 MP
  • Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
    F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4 , F2.4
  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus
    Yes
  • Rear Camera - OIS
    No
  • Rear Camera Zoom
    Digital Zoom up to 10x
  • Front Camera - Resolution
    20.0 MP
  • Front Camera - F Number
    F2.2
  • Front Camera - Auto Focus
    No
  • Front Camera - OIS
    No
  • Rear Camera - Flash
    Yes
  • Front Camera - Flash
    No
  • Video Recording Resolution
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
  • Slow Motion
    480fps @HD, 240fps @HD
Storage/Memory
  • Memory_(GB)
    4
  • Storage (GB)
    128
  • Available Storage (GB)
    106.0
  • External Storage Support
    MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
Network/Bearer
  • Number of SIM
    Dual-SIM
  • SIM size
    Nano-SIM (4FF)
  • SIM Slot Type
    SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
  • Infra
    2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
  • 2G GSM
    GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
  • 3G UMTS
    B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
  • 4G FDD LTE
    B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700)
  • 4G TDD LTE
    B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
  • 5G FDD Sub6
    N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700)
  • 5G TDD Sub6
    N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500)
Connectivity
  • USB Interface
    USB Type-C
  • USB Version
    USB 2.0
  • Location Technology
    GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
  • Earjack
    3.5mm Stereo
  • MHL
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz
  • Wi-Fi Direct
    Yes
  • Bluetooth Version
    Bluetooth v5.0
  • NFC
    Yes
  • PC Sync.
    Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
  • Android
General Information
  • Form Factor
    Touchscreen Bar
Sensors
  • Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Physical specification
  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
    164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6
Battery
  • Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
    Up to 21
  • Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
    Up to 22
  • Video Playback Time (Hours)
    Up to 34
  • Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)
    5000
  • Removable
    No
  • Talk Time (4G LTE) (Hours)
    Up to 36
Audio and Video
  • Stereo Support
    No
  • Video Playing Format
    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
  • Video Playing Resolution
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
  • Audio Playing Format
    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Services and Applications
  • Gear Support
    Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Fit2, Gear Fit, Gear Sport, Gear2 Neo, Gear2, Gear1, Gear S3, Gear S2, Gear S, Gear IconX, Gear IconX (2018)
  • Samsung DeX Support
    No
  • Mobile TV
    No
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