Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy A42 5G: Affordable 5G with Super AMOLED and quad cameras.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2020·$400·Score 64/100
Galaxy A42 5G brought a Super AMOLED screen, under-display fingerprint and Snapdragon 750G 5G to $400 in late 2020 — when affordable 5G was still new. The HD+ resolution kept the price in check.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.6" HD+ Super AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 750G
RAM
4/8 GB
Storage
128 GB + microSD
Battery
5000 mAh, 15W
Main camera
48 MP + 8 MP UW + 5 MP macro + 5 MP depth
Weight
193 g
What stands out
- Super AMOLED + under-display fingerprint at $400
- Snapdragon 750G 5G + 5000 mAh
- microSD + 3.5 mm jack
What to watch
- HD+ resolution only
- Slow 15W charging
- 5 MP filler lenses
The phone it has to beat
Reno 7 Pro 5G
$549 · score 78/100