Overall Score
51.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2087)51.9
Performance(#1837)83.3
Camera(#1504)62.3
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1159)79.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 193g, available in Prism Dot Black, White, and Gray.
- Its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing decent visuals with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G chipset, it delivers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, a 5 MP macro, and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 20 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The 5000mAh battery supports 15W charging, ensuring long usage without frequent recharges.
- Running on Android 10, it is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The device lacks wireless charging and stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Galaxy A42 5G combines solid performance and versatile camera capabilities in a modern design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, September 02
Announced2020, September 02
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.6"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight193 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass