Samsung Galaxy A42 5G All specs

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2/6/2021 8:38 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 4:20 AM

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) is a good Android phone with 2.2GHz Octa-core processor that allows run games and heavy applications.

With one SIM card slot, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) allows download up to 5000 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.

Including the battery, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U) phone has 193 grams and it's a very thin device, only 8.6mm.

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Summary

*depends on the model

⚙️ CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225)
🔥 AnTuTu
324686 (v8)

🤖 Android 10
🔄 Android 13

📱 6.6"
Super AMOLED
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 4GB / 6GB / 8GB*
💽 ROM: 128GB

🔌 WIFI5, BT5.0, FM, NFC

📷 (quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
🤳 (front) 20MP

🔋 5000mAh
⚡ 15W

📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426U1 (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA
Brand	Samsung
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Display type	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz
Display features	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
System version	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered