Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
  • Display 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Processor Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
  • Memory 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  • 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)
  • OS Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5


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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Price in Nepal, Deals & Specifications

The phone was launched on 2020, September 02, with a price of around $ 113.16 / £ 230.00 / € 289.99 in Nepal. It runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5, featuring a 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) touchscreen display, and has 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM. Phone is powered by a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery, the device ensures long-lasting performance.

Display and Design

The phone sports a 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density). With a Super AMOLED screen, this device offers a smooth visual experience, available in color variants like Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray.

Performance, Storage, and Battery

The phone runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5, featuring N/A and powered by a Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm), Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570). Equipped with 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM and internal storage, the phone weighs 193 g (6.81 oz) and measures 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in). It also houses a robust Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery for extensive usage.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 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) and It supports 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps video recording. For selfies, the device includes a 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) front camera, also supporting 1080p@30fps video recording.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Connectivity and Sensors

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G offers connectivity options like 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, USB with USB Type-C 2.0, and HSPA, LTE, 5G. It supports Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) and includes sensors like Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass.


Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Full Specifications

Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
  2, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-A426U
5G 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced 2020, September 02
Status Available. Released 2020, November 11
Body
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)
Display
Display Type Super AMOLED
Size 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
Platform
OS Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Chipset Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU Adreno 619
Memory
Card Slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  UFS 2.1
Camera
Primary 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 HDR
Primary Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Secondary 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Secondary Video 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Battery Type Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired
Misc
Colors Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Models SM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N
SAR EU 1.15 W/kg (head)     1.33 W/kg (body)    
Price $ 113.16 / £ 230.00 / € 289.99
Tests
Performance AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) GeekBench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 570 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -30.1 LUFS (Below average)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 144h
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