Design and Build

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a mid-range smartphone that was released in November 2020. It has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display enclosed in a plastic body with smooth curved edges. The phone is 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm in size and weighs 193 g. It comes in Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, and Prism Dot Grey. The smartphone is equipped with an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, volume and power buttons, and a USB-C port, however, it is not officially water or dust resistant.

• Plastic chassis with curved edges
• In-display optical fingerprint sensor
• USB‑C port, no 3.5mm headphone jack
• Available in Prism Dot Black, White, Grey
• No IP‑rating for water/dust resistance

Display

The smartphone has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity‑U screen with HD+ resolution (1600 x 720, 266 ppi). It delivers rich colors and deep blacks at 60 Hz refresh, and 700 nits max brightness. People say that they really like its brightness when outside and also have an immersive experience with the content and while browsing.

• 6.6-inch Super AMOLED panel, HD+ (1600×720)
• 266 PPI pixel density
• 60 Hz refresh rate
• In-display fingerprint area
• Bright and vivid colours

Performance and Software

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G runs Android 10 (One UI 2.5) upgradable to Android 13 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor, and it comes with 4 GB, 6 GB, or 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage with microSD expansion. The chipset and RAM really make daily use, light gaming, and multitasking with smooth 5G connection a breeze. The users focus on its consistent performance but also point out that it is not designed for intensive gaming.

• Snapdragon 750G (8nm)
• RAM: 4/6/8 GB; storage: 128 GB + microSD
• Up to Android 13 with One UI 5.1
• 5G support (sub‑6 GHz)
• Ideal for daily use and browsing

Camera System

The Galaxy A42 5G comes with a quad-camera system that has a main 48 MP lens (f/1.8) sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide (123°), a 5 MP macro, and a 5 MP depth sensor. The 20 MP front camera allows Live Focus for selfies. It captures 4K rear video at 30 fps. Users say the camera is versatile for everyday shots, however, the performance in low-light is just average.

• Rear: 48 MP + 8 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro + 5 MP depth
• Front: 20 MP selfie camera
• 4K 30fps video recording
• Live Focus and Night Mode support
• Good daylight performance, average low-light

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A42 5G, which has a 5,000 mAh battery and supports 15 W fast charging via USB-C, is capable of providing power for approximately two days of moderate use. The time required to reach half capacity is around 30–35 minutes. Users like the duration but at the same time they point out that the charging rate is not the quickest

• 5,000 mAh non-removable battery
• 15 W fast charging via USB‑C
• ~2 days of typical battery life
• 50% charge in 30–35 minutes
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The Galaxy A42 5G supports Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS, NFC, and sub‑6 GHz 5G networks. It has a USB‑C port and retains the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Users highlight solid connectivity and appreciate the headphone port.

• Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Sub‑6 GHz 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G
• NFC and GPS support
• USB‑C and headphone jack included