📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Model | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 6GB RAM) | Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |    
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Taiwan |  
Australia, New Zealand |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 | 11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) | 75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in) |
| Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.2GHz Dual-Core Kryo 570
1.8GHz Hexa-Core Kryo 570 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.2GHz Dual-Core Kryo 570
1.8GHz Hexa-Core Kryo 570 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 324686 (v8)
Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1 | 128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 266 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.2123°
5MP macrof/2.4
5MP depthf/2.4 | (quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.2123°
5MP macrof/2.4
5MP depthf/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30fps
720p@480fps | 1080p@30fps
720p@480fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Fast battery charging | 15W Fast battery charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | - Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
- Samsung Pay | - Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray
- Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 6GB-RAM) | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body) | 1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body) |