Company’s Most Affordable 5G Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A42
The new smartphone seems to be a successor for the Galaxy A41 although the company has given limited details on the smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with an Infinity-U design which is basically a tiny notch that embeds the front camera. The square camera module at the back comes with an LED flash but there is no information regarding the camera sensors.
The new smartphone is expected to fall in a similar range as the Galaxy A41 with some obvious upgrades. We are assuming a large 5,000mAh battery so it can provide a longer standby time, especially on 5G. Other features that we are expecting including, an in-display fingerprint scanner, Android 10 with Samsung’s new One UI 2.5 and possibly a high-resolution primary camera with either a 48-megapixel or 64-megapixel sensor. The smartphone is expected to be priced around the same range as the Galaxy A41 that launched in certain markets earlier this year under the Rs 30,000 price segment. More information regarding the specifications, price, and availability will be available closer to the official launch date.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A42 SPECIFICATIONS
| RAM | 4 GB | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon | |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP | |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | |
| Display | 6.6 inches |
| Launch Date | November 20, 2020 (Expected) | |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Model | Galaxy A42 | |
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) | |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI | |
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | |
| Network | 5G: Supported by device, 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available | |
| Fingerprint Sensor |  | |
| Quick Charging | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, White |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) | |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | |
| Bezel-less display | with waterdrop notch | |
| Pixel Density | 390 ppi | |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon | |
| Processor | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core) | |
| Architecture | 64 bit | |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 512 GB |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 48 MP Primary Camera 8 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP Camera 5 MP, Depth Camera | |
| Autofocus | | |
| Flash | LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 20 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera | |
| Physical Aperture | F2.2 | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |
| Type | Li-ion | |
| User Replaceable |  No | |
| Quick Charging | Fast | |
| USB Type-C | |
| Network Support | 5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | |
| VoLTE | | |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available | |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | |
| GPS | with A-GPS, Glonass | |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Loudspeaker | | |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Fingerprint Sensor | | |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen | |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
