Samsung Galaxy A42 5G – Specs, Price & 60 Features

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

No.Feature NameSamsung Galaxy A42 5G Details
Display Features
1.Display TypeSuper AMOLED
2.Display Size6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
3.Display Ratio20:9 ratio
4.Resolution720 x 1600 pixels
5.Display PPI Density~266 ppi density
6.Outer Glass ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
7.Refresh Rate60 Hz (Standard)
8.Water ResistanceNo official IP rating found in the data or common specs; typically splash resistant at best for this model/series.
9.Thickness8.6 mm
10.Always-On DisplaySupported (due to Super AMOLED panel and OS features)
11.Build MaterialGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), Plastic frame, Plastic back (Prism Dot finish)
12.IP Rating Full DescriptionNot officially specified with an IP rating (e.g., IP68).
Camera
13.Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
14.Ultra Wide Camera8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.94″, 0.8µm
15.Depth / Macro Camera5 MP (macro) + 5 MP (depth) Auxiliary lens
16.Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
17.Selfie Camera20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.78″, 1.0µm
18.Selfie Camera FeaturesHDR
19.Camera Stabilization (OIS / EIS)EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) expected for video; No OIS.
20.Zoom Capability (Optical / Digital / Hybrid)Digital Zoom only (up to 10x max digital zoom for photos based on chipset/software)
Performance
21.OSAndroid 10 (upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5)
22.ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
23.ProcessorOcta-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
24.Graphics (GPU)Adreno 619
25.Antutu Score324686 (v8)
26.Weight193 g
27.Cooling System (if any)Standard passive cooling (no vapor chamber/advanced system)
28.Expandable RAM / Virtual RAMSupports RAM Plus (Samsung’s Virtual RAM feature) via software update.
Storage
29.Internal Storage128 GB
30.Storage Type (UFS/eMMC)UFS 2.1
31.RAM4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB RAM options
32.Memory Card SupportmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Battery
33.Battery CapacityLi-Po 5000 mAh (typical value)
34.Fast Charging15W wired charging (Adaptive Fast Charging)
35.Wireless ChargingNo
36.Reverse ChargingNo (Does not support Wireless PowerShare or wired reverse charging)
37.Charging Port Type (USB-C etc.)USB Type-C 2.0
38.Charging Time (0–100%)Approximately 2 hours or slightly more with 15W charging (Not explicitly stated in data)
Connectivity
39.Network Support (2G/3G/4G/5G)GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
40.Fingerprint Sensor Type & PlacementOptical (Under Display)
41.Bluetooth Version5.0, A2DP, LE
42.USB Port TypeUSB Type-C 2.0
43.Infrared PortNo
44.NFCYes
45.WiFi SpecsWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
46.Headphone Jack (3.5mm)Yes
47.Positioning (GPS, GLONASS etc.)GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
48.RadioFM radio
Sound
49.Speaker QualityLoudspeaker (Below average score in test: -30.1 LUFS)
50.3.5mm Audio JackYes
51.Hi-Res Audio / Dolby Atmos / DTS SupportDolby Atmos support (via software)
Design & Colors
52.Color OptionsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Software & Extras
53.Extra Features (Face Unlock, Circle to Search, etc.)Face Recognition/Unlock, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Samsung Knox Security
54.Price£139.10 / €279.99 (for 128GB 4GB RAM model, as per data)
55.Update Policy (e.g., 3 years Android updates)Shipped with Android 10, upgradable to Android 13. Generally received 3 major OS updates and 4 years of security patches.
56.SAR Value (Radiation level)EU: 1.15 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body)
57.AI Features / Smart FunctionsBasic Smart Functions included with One UI; No advanced Galaxy AI features (e.g., Circle to Search) due to older chipset.
58.OS UI Version (e.g., OneUI 7)One UI 2.5 (initial), upgradable to One UI 5
59.Pre-installed Apps / Bloatware InfoIncludes Samsung’s standard pre-installed apps/suite (can be disabled/managed).
60.Certifications (e.g., TUV, SGS Battery Safety)Samsung Knox Security platform certification.