Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypePhablet
SeriesGalaxy A series
First released11 November 2020 (2020-11-11)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A41
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A32
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52
Compatible networks2G
3G
4G LTE
5G
Form factorSlate
Dimensions164.4 mm (6.47 in) H
75.9 mm (2.99 in) W
8.6 mm (0.34 in) D
Weight193 g (6.8 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 10 with One UI 2.5
Upgradable: Android 13 with One UI 5.1
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory4, 6 or 8 GB RAM
Storage128 GB
Removable storagemicroSDXC, expandable up to 512 GB
Battery5000 mAh lithium-polymer
ChargingFast charge 15 watt
Rear camera
Front camera
  • SK Hynix Hi-2021; 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.78", 1.0µm
  • HDR
  • 1080p@30fps
Display6.6 in (170 mm) 720p 720 x 1600 px (266 ppi) Super AMOLED
20:9 aspect ratio
SoundLoudspeaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack
ConnectivityWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0
USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Data inputsSensors:
Water resistanceNone
ModelSM-A426B(Global)
SM-A426U(Verizon)
SM-A426N(KR)
SM-A4260(HK)
SM-S426DL(TracFone)
SARHead: 1.15 W/kg
Body: 1.33 W/kg
Websitewww.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a42-5g/
References[1]

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a mid-range Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics as part of its A series line. The phone was announced on 2 September 2020 during Samsung's virtual “Life Unstoppable” event, and first released on 11 November 2020 as a successor to the Galaxy A41.[2][3][4][5] The phone comes pre-installed with Android 10 and Samsung's custom One UI 2.5 software overlay. It was rebranded as the Galaxy M42 5G in India as part of the M series line-up on 1 May 2021.[6]

Specifications

Design

The device have a plastic back and frame, and a glass front.

Galaxy A42 5G
  • Prism Dot Gray
  • Prism Dot White
  • Prism Dot Black

Hardware

Display

The phone has a 6.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display, with a screen-to-body ratio of 84.3% and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Like its predecessor, there is an in-display optical fingerprint scanner.[7]

Cameras

The Galaxy A42 5G has a quad-camera setup utilizing a 48 MP wide sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a 5 MP macro sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera uses a 20 MP sensor, and is located in a U-shaped screen cutout.[7] The rear camera is capable of recording 4K video at 30 fps, while the front camera is limited to 1080p.

Battery

The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, and fast charging is supported at up to 15 W.[7]

Processor and Memory

The Galaxy A42 5G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset.[4] It has 128 GB of storage (which uses UFS 2.1[8]) and 4, 6 or 8 GB of RAM, as well as a hybrid slot for dual Nano SIM and microSDXC cards.[7]

Software

The Galaxy A42 5G was launched with Android 10 and One UI 2.5 for models sold internationally,[8] while US, Canada, and South Korea models have Android 11 and One UI 3.1.[9][10] It was eligible for 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.[11]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd
A42 5G
Global models 		Android 10
(One UI 2.5) 		Android 11
(One UI 3.1)
March 2021[12] 		Android 12
(One UI 4.0)
January 2022[13]
(One UI 4.1)
March 2022[14] 		December 2024[11]
A42 5G
US, Canada, South Korea models 		Android 11
(One UI 3.1) 		Android 12
(One UI 4.0)
May 2022[15] 		Android 13
(One UI 5.0)
December 2022[16]

References

  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  2. ^ "[Video] Samsung Marks a New Era of Innovation With Virtual Experience 'Life Unstoppable'". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G With 6.6-Inch Super AMOLED Display Launched". NDTV Gadgets 360. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b Porter, Jon (2 September 2020). "Samsung announces its cheapest 5G phone and new Trio wireless charger". The Verge. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  5. ^ Reichert, Corinne. "Samsung unveils Galaxy A42 5G phone, Tab A7 and Trio wireless charging station". CNET. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Is Rebranded Galaxy A42 5G: Report". Gadgets 360. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  7. ^ a b c d Vlad (8 October 2020). "Samsung finally outs full specs of the Galaxy A42 5G". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  8. ^ a b Schmitt, Florian (18 December 2020). "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G smartphone review – Fast Samsung phone with modern network connection". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  9. ^ Johnson, Allison (13 August 2021). "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G review: stuck in the middle". The Verge. Retrieved 23 January 2026. The US version of the A42 5G ships with Android 11. Beyond that, Samsung has guaranteed two additional OS upgrades and four years of security support.
  10. ^ Winkelman, Steven (13 October 2021). "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Review". PCMag. Retrieved 23 January 2026. The US version of the Galaxy A42 ships with Android 11, along with Samsung's One UI 3.1. ...The [US version of the] Galaxy A42 5G will get two years of OS upgrades and four years of security patches, which means it'll see Android 12 and 13 upgrades.
  11. ^ a b Mishra, Abhijeet (4 December 2024). "Galaxy A42 5G support ends, will not get any new software updates". SamMobile. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  12. ^ Bosnjak, Dominik (12 March 2021). "Galaxy A42 5G is Samsung's latest device moving to Android 11". SamMobile. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  13. ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (14 January 2022). "Galaxy A42 users start getting the Android 12 gift". SamMobile. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  14. ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (24 March 2022). "Galaxy A42 5G gets One UI 4.1 update without Smart Widgets". SamMobile. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  15. ^ Vasile, Cosmin (5 May 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and A71 5G getting Android 12 updates in the US". PhoneArena. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  16. ^ Jeet (7 December 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Smartphone Gets One UI 5.0 Update With Android 13". Gizmochina. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
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