Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Prices, Plans, and Specs
Features
- 6.6 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 48MP, 8MP, 5MP, 5MP
- Front Camera: 20MP
- Android 10 (upgradable to 11) | One UI 3.1
- 5G Capable
- 128GB int. memory (useable capacity will be less)
- Released in November 2020
- 4GB RAM
- View full specs
Summary
Android 10 5G device with massive 6.6" Infinity-U Super AMOLED Display, 48MP quad cameras and 15W adaptive fast charging
Compare Plans for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
All
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Welcome
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Data
- Mexico & Canada included
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G speeds
$55.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Welcome
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Data
- Mexico & Canada included
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G speeds
$64.99/mo
($55 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Plus
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- 30GB Mobile Hotspot
- Mexico & Canada included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$70.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Plus
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- 30GB Mobile Hotspot
- Mexico & Canada included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$79.99/mo
($70 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Ultimate
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Mobile Hotspot
- International Calling & Texting to 210+ Countries Included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$85.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Ultimate
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Mobile Hotspot
- International Calling & Texting to 210+ Countries Included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$94.99/mo
($85 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Welcome
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Data
- Mexico & Canada included
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G speeds
$55.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Welcome
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Data
- Mexico & Canada included
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G speeds
$64.99/mo
($55 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Plus
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- 30GB Mobile Hotspot
- Mexico & Canada included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$70.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Plus
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- 30GB Mobile Hotspot
- Mexico & Canada included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$79.99/mo
($70 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Ultimate
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Mobile Hotspot
- International Calling & Texting to 210+ Countries Included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$85.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Ultimate
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Mobile Hotspot
- International Calling & Texting to 210+ Countries Included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$94.99/mo
($85 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Welcome
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Data
- Mexico & Canada included
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G speeds
$64.99/mo
($55 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Plus
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- 30GB Mobile Hotspot
- Mexico & Canada included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$79.99/mo
($70 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$9.99/mo for 36 mos
($0 Down)
Unlimited Ultimate
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Mobile Hotspot
- International Calling & Texting to 210+ Countries Included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$94.99/mo
($85 plan + $9.99 phone)
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $40 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Welcome
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Data
- Mexico & Canada included
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G speeds
$55.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Plus
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- 30GB Mobile Hotspot
- Mexico & Canada included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$70.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
$359.99 upfront
Unlimited Ultimate
- Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
- Unlimited Mobile Hotspot
- International Calling & Texting to 210+ Countries Included
- 5G Ultra Wideband Premium Data
- Deal: Get $100 Verizon Gift card when you purchased this phone + $10 off this plan
Calls
Unlimited
National Talk & Text
+ to/from Canada & Mexico
Data
Unlimited
Data
5G Ultra Wideband
$85.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount.
+ $399.99 Upfront
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Specs
Display
| Type | Infinity-U, Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inch (16.8 cm) |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Camera
| Front |
|
|---|---|
| Rear |
|
| Flash Type | LED |
| Video Recording | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps |
General
| Release Date | November 2020 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 (upgradable to 11) | One UI 3.1 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz) Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) |
| Processor Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Graphics Processor Type | Adreno 619 |
| SIM Card | Nano-SIM |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Features | Li-Po non-removable; 15W Adaptive Fast Wired charging |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal | 128GB |
| Expandable | Up to 1000GB |
Physical
| Width | 75.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 grams |
| Material | Scratch-resistant glass front (Gorilla Glass 3); Plastic back and frame |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black |
| Water and Dust Resistance | No |
Features
| Intelligence | Google Assistant; Google Pay, Samsung Bixby |
|---|---|
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Fingerprint scanner, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyrometer, Proximity sensor |
| Audio Formats | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video Formats | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
Connectivity
| Maximum Data Speed | - |
|---|---|
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| USB | 2.0 Type-C (reversible) |
| Networks | 5G / 4G / 2G |
| Frequencies |
|
| Headphone jack | Yes, 3.5mm stereo jack |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wifi-Calling |
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