Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypePhablet
SeriesGalaxy A series
First released11 November 2020; 3 years ago (2020-11-11)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A41
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A32
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52
Compatible networks2G
3G
4G LTE
5G
Form factorSlate
Dimensions164.4 mm (6.47 in) H
75.9 mm (2.99 in) W
8.6 mm (0.34 in) D
Weight193 g (6.8 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 10 with One UI 2.5
Upgradable: Android 13 with One UI 5.1
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory4, 6 or GB RAM
Storage128 GB
Removable storagemicroSDXC, expandable up to 512 GB
Battery5000 mAh
ChargingFast charge 15 watt
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.8, 0.8 μm, PDAF (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
5 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2
Display6.6 in (170 mm) 720p 720 x 1600 px (266 ppi) Super AMOLED
20:9 aspect ratio
SoundLoudspeaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack
ConnectivityWi-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
Data inputsSensors:
Water resistanceNone
ModelSM-A426B(Global)
SM-A426U(Verizon)
SM-A426N(KR)
SM-A4260(HK)
SM-S426DL(TracFone)
SARHead: 1.15 W/kg
Body: 1.33 W/kg
Websitewww.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a42-5g/
References[1]

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (also known as Samsung Galaxy M42 5G in some countries) 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 that can be updated to Android 13 with One UI 5.0. It was rebranded as the 'Samsung Galaxy M42 5G' in India and launched in the M series lineup on 1 May 2021.[5]

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  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A42 5G With 6.6-Inch Super AMOLED Display Launched". NDTV Gadgets 360. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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  5. ^ "Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Is Rebranded Galaxy A42 5G: Report". Gadgets 360. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2023.