Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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] The phone comes pre-installed with Android 10 and Samsung's custom One UI 2.5 software overlay.
Brand | Samsung |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Series | Galaxy A series |
Model | SM-A426B |
Compatible networks | 2G 3G 4G LTE 5G |
First released | November 11, 2020 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A41 |
Related | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
Type | Phablet |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 164.4 mm (6.47 in) H 75.9 mm (2.99 in) W 8.6 mm (0.34 in) D |
Mass | 193 g (6.8 oz) |
Operating system | Android 10 with One UI 2.5 |
System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 570) |
GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory | 4, 6 or 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB |
Removable storage | microSDXC, expandable up to 512 GB |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Data inputs | Sensors: |
Display | 6.6 in (170 mm) 720p 720 x 1600 px (266 ppi) Super AMOLED 20:9 aspect ratio |
Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, 0.8µm, PDAF (wide) 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 |
Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
Connectivity | Wi-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 |
SAR | Head: 1.15 W/kg Body: 1.33 W/kg |
References | [1] |
Specifications
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G will have a 6.6 in Super AMOLED display. The phone, as the name suggests, will have 5G support.[4]
Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is equipped with a quad-camera setup. The front-facing camera is housed in a notch on the top of the display.
History
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G was announced at Samsung's virtual "Life Unstoppable" event on September 2, 2020 alongside the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and various other products. It will be made available later in 2020.[5]
References
- "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- "[Video] Samsung Marks a New Era of Innovation With Virtual Experience 'Life Unstoppable'". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G With 6.6-Inch Super AMOLED Display Launched". NDTV Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- Porter, Jon (2020-09-02). "Samsung announces its cheapest 5G phone and new Trio wireless charger". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- Reichert, Corinne. "Samsung unveils Galaxy A42 5G phone, Tab A7 and Trio wireless charging station". CNET. Retrieved 2020-09-02.