Details
Samsung Galaxy A42 (A4260 Dual SIM 8GB RAM 128GB 5G) is the latest addition to the Galaxy A lineup. The smartphone features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display, 1600 x 720 pixels resolution and a 266ppi pixel density.
The defining feature of the Samsung Galaxy A42 is quad cameras on its back. The 48MP main camera, 5MP depth camera, 5MP macro camera and 8MP ultra wide camera lets you manage depth of field to focus on what you want to stand out in your image. The 20MP front-facing sensor with f/2.2 aperture takes stunning self-shots and keeps you connected to your loved ones through video calling.
Internally, the device is comprised of a powerful Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) processor in combination with a 8GB RAM, making it an amazing device for heavy multitasking. The Google Android 10 comes preloaded on its 128GB internal ROM, with memory expansion up to 1TB via microSD card slot.
Other important features of Samsung Galaxy A42 are 5G network support, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, BDS, NFC, Fingerprint sensor (under display, optical), Proximity, Accelerometer, Compass, USB Type-C 2.0, 4K video recording at 30fps and a Li-Po 5000mAh battery.
Specs
NETWORK |
Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G bands |
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B34(2010), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
5G bands |
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500), N79(4500) |
Speed |
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
LAUNCH |
Announced |
2020, September 02 |
Status |
Available. Released 2020, November 11 |
BODY |
Dimensions |
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) |
Weight |
193 g (6.81 oz) |
SIM |
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY |
Type |
Super AMOLED |
Size |
6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution |
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density) |
PLATFORM |
OS |
Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
Chipset |
Qualcomm Snapdragon |
CPU |
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
GPU |
Adreno 619 |
MEMORY |
Card slot |
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), Up to 1TB
|
Internal |
128GB 8GB RAM |
|
UFS 2.1 |
MAIN CAMERA |
Quad |
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Features |
LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Video |
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
SELFIE CAMERA |
Single |
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Features |
HDR |
Video |
1080p@30fps |
SOUND |
Loudspeaker |
Yes |
3.5mm jack |
Yes |
COMMS |
WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth |
5.0, A2DP, LE |
GPS |
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
NFC |
Yes |
USB |
USB Type-C 2.0 |
FEATURES |
Sensors |
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY |
Type |
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging |
Fast charging 15W |