| Hardware and OS Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| Operating system: | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Processor: | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| Chipset: | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) |
| Internal memory: | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| External memory: | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| GPU: | Adreno 619 |
| Display Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| Size: | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 |
| Resolution: | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Type: | Super AMOLED |
| Main Camera Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| Camera: | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 123?? (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features: | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video: | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
| Selfie camera Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| Camera: | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features: | HDR |
| Video: | 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| 2G Network: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Network: | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe |
| 5G Network: | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| Bluetooth: | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| CDMA: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| CDMA: | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Speed: | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| Technology: | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Multimedia Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| 3.5 mm Jack: | Yes |
| Loudspeaker: | Yes |
| Radio: | FM radio |
| Battery Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| Type: | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging: | Fast charging 15W |
| Design Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| Colors: | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray |
| Dimensions: | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight: | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| SIM: | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Features Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
| Sensors: | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
