Galaxy A42 5G
Introducing the Galaxy A42 5G
Outfitted with awesome innovations and core features, the Galaxy A42 5G lets you stay connected without breaking the bank. Capture share-worthy photos or videos with a tap of a finger, go longer with a 2-day battery¹, scroll through your feed at lightning speed and stream what you want, when you want.
From $274.99 with eligible trade-inᶿ or $7.64/mo for 36 months⊕
Introducing the Galaxy A42 5G
Outfitted with awesome innovations and core features, the Galaxy A42 5G lets you stay connected without breaking the bank. Capture share-worthy photos or videos with a tap of a finger, go longer with a 2-day battery¹, scroll through your feed at lightning speed and stream what you want, when you want.
From $274.99 with eligible trade-inᶿ or $7.64/mo for 36 months⊕
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Battery
Stay connected with a 5,000 mAh battery that lasts 2 days¹ and 15W Fast Charging.²
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Storage
128GB of built-in storage plus up to 1TB of room for more.³
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Performance
Fast, reliable, and ready for anything with a powerful processor, Game Booster and lightning-fast 5G.⁴
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Camera
Multi-camera system with picture-perfect AI.
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Screen
Bold, vibrant, and massive 6.6” display.⁵
Compare
See how the Galaxy A42 5G stacks up to other Galaxy A Series models in screen size, battery capacity and more.
Compare
See how the Galaxy A42 5G stacks up to other Galaxy A Series models in screen size, battery capacity and more.
Awesome 2-day battery
Nothing kills the vibe faster than a low battery notification. Worry not with the 5,000mAh battery that lasts 2 days¹ and 15W Fast Charging.²
Live your life without the wait
Fast, reliable and 5G — what more could you ask for? Galaxy A42 5G features plenty of processing power, 4GB of RAM, plus 128GB of storage, so you can post photos and videos, play games and chat with minimal lag.⁴
Go faster with 5G
Change the way you experience and share content with the power of 5G speed. Enjoy super-smooth gaming and streaming as well as ultra-fast sharing and downloading.⁴
We got straight A’s
in Security
Galaxy A Series helps protect your data with multilayered Knox Security. Also, with Private Share⁶, you can set time limits and expiration dates on all shared files, revoke access at any time and ensure the intended recipient is the only one who can open your files and that they cannot send or screenshot your stuff.
Game Booster gives you the edge
With Game Booster, cut out distractions and up your gameplay. Featuring a dedicated interface and easy-to-reach menu, Game Booster learns your usage patterns to optimize battery, temperature and memory while Frame Booster gives graphics smooth, life-like motion.
Capture all those share-worthy moments
Who says life can’t be like a movie? With three rear cameras, one front selfie camera, plus AI-powered features such as Night Mode, Live Focus and Single Take⁷, your Galaxy A42 5G is like your own personal film studio where the leading role is always yours.
Bold never looked so good
See every last frame with crystal-clear clarity and vibrant color. Whether it’s your favorite movie or your weekly group video-chat, see it all in beautiful definition on your Galaxy's massive 6.6” Infinity-U display.⁵
See it in 360º
Admire Galaxy A42 5G's smooth finish from every angle.
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Awesome Black
Modern minimalism with a twist
A smooth finish with a subtle color gradient gives the Galaxy A42 5G a unique and sophisticated feel.
From $274.99 with eligible trade-inᶿ or $7.64/mo for 36 months⊕
More awesome features
More awesome features
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Color Color
Prism Dot Black
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Processor CPU Type
Octa-Core
CPU Speed
2.2GHz,1.8GHz
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Display Resolution (Main Display)
720 x 1600 (HD+)
Main Display Size
6.6" / 6.5"
Technology (Main Display)
Super AMOLED
Color Depth (Main Display)
16M
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Camera Camera resolution (Front)
13.0 MP
Camera resolution (Rear)
48.0 MP + 8.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Video Recording Resolution
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Main Camera - Flash
Yes
Main Camera - Auto Focus
Yes
Front Camera - F Number
F2.2
Slow Motion
480fps @HD,240fps @HD
Main Camera - F Number (Multiple)
F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4
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Storage Internal Storage
128GB
Available Storage (GB)
103.1GB
External Storage Support
MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
RAM Size (GB)
4GB
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Network 2G GSM
GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900
3G UMTS
B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B12(700),B13(700),B20(800),B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
B46(5200),B48(3600)
SIM Slot Type
Nano Sim + Micro SD
5G FDD Sub6
N2(1900),N5(850),N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
N260(39GHz),N261(28GHz)
5G TDD mmWave
N77(3700),N78(3500)
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Connectivity Wi-Fi Connectivity
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz
USB
USB 2.0
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth v5.0
Location Technology
GPS,Glonass,Galileo
Earjack
3.5mm Stereo
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
NFC
Yes
PC Sync.
Smart Switch (PC version)
USB Interface
USB Type-C
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OS OS
Android
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General Information General Information
Touch Bar
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Sensor Type Type
Accelerometer,Barometer,Fingerprint Sensor,Gyro Sensor,Geomagnetic Sensor,Light Sensor,Proximity Sensor
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Battery Battery, Talk Time
36
Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Up to 19
Battery Capacity
(mAh, Typical)5000
Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
130
Talk Time (4G LTE) (Hours)
Up to 361
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
32
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Audio Audio Playing Format
MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV,AMR,AWB,FLAC,MID,MIDI,XMF,MXMF,IMY,RTTTL,RTX,OTA
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Video Video Playing Format
MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Video Playing Resolution
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
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Services and Applications Gear Manager
Galaxy Buds Pro,Galaxy Buds Live,Galaxy Buds+,Galaxy Buds,Galaxy Fit2,Galaxy Fit e,Galaxy Fit,Galaxy Watch3,Galaxy Watch,Galaxy Watch Active2,Galaxy Watch Active,Gear Fit2 Pro,Gear Fit2,Gear Sport,Gear S3,Gear S2,Gear IconX,Gear IconX (2018)
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Key Features NFC
Yes
5G Ready
Yes
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Physical specification Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6
Weight (g) *
193
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Certification EPEAT Rating
Gold
Get 2 months free of YouTube Premium
Enjoy an ad-free, offline and background play experience, powered by 5G.⁴ Redemption fulfilled separately.⁸
Trade-up and Save
Enjoy bulk trade-in credit and software discounts up to 35% off when you bundle. Plus, get up to 60 days to pay with 0% Samsung Business Financing.ᶿ
Do more with Galaxy
From pulling 8K stills to shooting hands-free selfies, explore all the amazing things you can do with Galaxy phones.
Galaxy A42 5G for business
Work at the speed of 5G¹ even on a tight budget.
Enjoy exclusive volume discounts with a Samsung Business Account, bulk trade-in credit and Samsung Business Financing. Plus, eligible organizations can shop tax-free with a Samsung Tax Exempt Account.
Financing that fits your life
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