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4 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A426B · Launched November 2020
Overview
NeoScore
5.3
#2538 of 6247
- Design & display
- 5.8
- Performance & hardware
- 4.1
- Camera
- 5.5
- Connectivity
- 6.2
- Battery & charging
- 5.3
Strengths
- Its 5,000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
- Connectivity is better than on most phones launched around the same time.
- The camera is above average for phones launched around the same time.
Weak points
- 15 W charging is slower than on most phones launched around the same time.
- The display is limited to 60 Hz, lower than on most phones launched around the same time.
- At 266 ppi, display density is lower than on most phones launched around the same time.
- Display
- 6.6″Super AMOLED720 × 1,600 px60 Hz
- Design
- 193 g75.9 mm164.4 mm8.6 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 750GOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
- AnTuTu
- 392,400Better than 83% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh15 W
- Cameras
- 48 Mpx · f/1.85 Mpx · f/2.25 Mpx · f/2.45 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 4 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A426B technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G suits buyers looking for 5G connectivity and a large battery, provided they can live with 15 W charging that is slower than on most phones launched around the same time. Its Super AMOLED display measures 6.6 inches. The 60 Hz refresh rate is lower than on most phones of its time, and its 266 ppi density is also below most. The panel technology is a positive, but does not erase those limitations.
The Snapdragon 750G comes with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage. This version has 4 GB / 128 GB; the phone is also sold with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM, each paired with 128 GB of storage. Its AnTuTu result is better than that of most phones launched around the same time, although overall performance is slightly below average. The camera is above average: it has a 48 MP sensor and records 4K video at 30 fps. There is no optical zoom or optical image stabilization.
The 5,000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, but 15 W charging is slower than on most. Connectivity is better than on most phones launched around the same time, with 5G, NFC and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Its NeoScore is 5.3. It is a sensible fit for buyers who value battery capacity and connectivity more than a high-density display or faster charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
5.3
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
4 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-A426B
Design & display
5.8
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 266 ppi
- 4.0
- Display Features Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- 1.0
- Weight 193 g
- 6.7
- Usable Surface 84.3 %
- 7.8
- Body Thickness 8.6 mm
- 6.8
Performance & hardware
4.1
- AnTuTu Score 392,400
- 2.2
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 3.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.1
- 4.5
- Processor Process Size 8 nm
- 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
- 4.9
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.5
- Sensor Size 1/2″
- 5.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 48 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
- 8.0
Connectivity
6.2
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.3
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 15 W
- 3.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5.83
- Performance & hardware
- 4.05
- Camera
- 5.5
- Connectivity
- 6.15
- Battery & charging
- 5.26
- NeoScore rank
- #2538 / 6247
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
- Processor Process Size
- 8 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 619
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 392,400
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 775
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,891
- CPU Description
- Octa-core processor with 2x Kryo 570 at 2.2 GHz and 6x Kryo 570 at 1.8 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Grey
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- Body Width
- 75.9 mm
- Body Height
- 164.4 mm
- Weight
- 193 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.3 %
- Body Materials
- Plastic
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.6″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 266 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Display Features
- Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- SAR (EU) head
- 1.15 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.33 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N
Product codes
- EAN
- 8806090725036
Galaxy A42 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KGM2
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KGM2
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 480 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K4HA
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K4HA
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear macro camera
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC5035
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC5035
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear depth camera
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC5035
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC5035
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-2021
- Resolution
- 20 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.78″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-2021
- Resolution
- 20 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.78″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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07Variant details
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Model codes
- SM-A426B
- Market codes
- Global
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