Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Name: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Brand: Samsung
Price: 1159 MYR

Release 2020, Nov 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm Android 10, One UI 2.5

RM 1,159.00

Source last updated 28 Mar 2022 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) - unconfirmedChipset 8GB RAM, 128GB ROMRAM & Storage Quad: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF +Rear Camera Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

Snapdragon 750 5G handles the processing here, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, plenty for most daily use and multitasking. The 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen runs at 720 x 1600 resolution, so colours and contrast hold up well even if the pixel density isn't class-leading. 5G connectivity is built in, along with NFC for contactless payments.

Round the back you'll find a 48MP main camera backed by an 8MP ultrawide, a 5MP macro, and a 5MP depth sensor, giving some flexibility for wider shots or close-ups. Selfies go through a 20MP front camera. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G price in Malaysia starts from RM1159.

Battery capacity sits at 5000mAh with 15W fast charging, which should comfortably get you through a full day. It ships with Android 10 and One UI 2.5 on top, and comes in Prism Dot Black, White, or Gray.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2020, Nov

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) - unconfirmed
GPU: Adreno 619
RAM & Storage: 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM
External Storage: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
OS: Android 10, One UI 2.5
Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging 15W

Screen

Display size: 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
Display type: Super AMOLED

Body

Dimension: 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
Colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray

Connectivity

SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 2.0
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio: Unspecified

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Quad: 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)
Front Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
Selfie: 1080p@30fps
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie: HDR