Galaxy A42 5G
Affordable 5G with Super AMOLED and quad cameras.
The Galaxy A42 5G is a mid-range Samsung smartphone released Nov 2020, with a launch price of $400. It pairs the Snapdragon 750G with a 6.6" HD+ Super AMOLED display, a 48 MP + 8 MP UW + 5 MP macro + 5 MP depth main camera and a 5000 mAh, 15W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — Early affordable 5G AMOLED. Standout strengths: super amoled + under-display fingerprint at $400 and snapdragon 750g 5g + 5000 mah. Main trade-off: hd+ resolution only.
Early affordable 5G AMOLED.
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.
Read the full review- Super AMOLED + under-display fingerprint at $400
- Snapdragon 750G 5G + 5000 mAh
- microSD + 3.5 mm jack
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy A42 5G compares
| Galaxy A42 5G | Pixel 2 XL | Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 750G | SD 835 | SD 835 |
| Display | 6.6" HD+ Super AMOLED | 6.0" pOLED 60 Hz | 5.8" QHD+ AMOLED |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 8 MP UW + 5 MP macro + 5 MP depth | 12.2 MP · f/1.8 | 12 MP · f/1.7 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 15W | 3,520 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $400 | $849 | $720 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy A42 5G released?
The Galaxy A42 5G was released in Nov 2020.
How much does the Galaxy A42 5G cost?
The Galaxy A42 5G launched at $400 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy A42 5G screen size and type?
The Galaxy A42 5G has a 6.6" HD+ Super AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy A42 5G use?
The Galaxy A42 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy A42 5G have?
The Galaxy A42 5G ships with 4/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy A42 5G battery capacity?
The Galaxy A42 5G has a 5000 mAh, 15W battery.
What is the Galaxy A42 5G main camera?
The Galaxy A42 5G has a 48 MP + 8 MP UW + 5 MP macro + 5 MP depth main camera.
Does the Galaxy A42 5G have 5G?
The Galaxy A42 5G supports 5G (Yes, sub-6).
Does the Galaxy A42 5G have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy A42 5G has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Galaxy A42 5G weigh?
The Galaxy A42 5G weighs 193 g.
What colours does the Galaxy A42 5G come in?
The Galaxy A42 5G is available in 3 colours: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray, Prism Dot White.
Is the Galaxy A42 5G worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy A42 5G an editorial score of 64/100.
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