The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a mid-range smartphone that was released in South Africa in 2020. It is a 5G-ready device that has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G processor, 4GB to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It also has a quad-camera system on the back and a 20MP selfie camera.
Price
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is priced at R5,500 in South Africa. This price is for the 128GB model.
Features
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has many features that make it a good option for budget-minded consumers. These features include:
5G connectivity
6.6-inch Super AMOLED display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G processor
4GB to 8GB of RAM
128GB of storage
Quad-camera system
20MP selfie camera
Fingerprint sensor
5000mAh battery
Display
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The display is bright and clear, and it has good viewing angles.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a quad-camera system on the back. The main camera is a 48MP sensor, and it is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP macro sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. The camera system takes good photos in daylight, but it struggles in low light. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor, and it takes good selfies.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G processor. The processor is backed by 4GB to 8GB of RAM. The phone performs well in everyday tasks, but it can lag when gaming or running demanding apps.
Connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G supports 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC.
Design
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is made of plastic. It is a lightweight and slim phone that is easy to hold. The phone is available in three colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, and Prism Dot Gray.