Samsung Galaxy A42
Price in Bangladesh
Unofficial ৳29,500 Available in shops · shop warranty
Variant
Prices checked 9 March 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?
Key specifications
- Display
- 6.6″ Super AMOLED
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 128GB
- Rear camera
- 48MP Quad
- Selfie camera
- 20MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Charging
- 15W
- Network
- 5G
- OS
- Android v10 (Q)
- Weight
- 193g · 8.6mm
Samsung Galaxy A42 overview
The Samsung Galaxy A42 is a 5G smartphone from Samsung, released in November 2020. It comes with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For photography there is a 48MP quad rear camera and a 20MP selfie camera. A 5,000mAh battery powers the phone, with 15W fast charging. It is not officially sold in Bangladesh yet; the unofficial market price starts at ৳29,500.
What's good
- Super AMOLED panel
- 5G network support
What's not
- Slow 15W charging
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Not officially available in Bangladesh
Samsung Galaxy A42 full specifications
Launch
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | Galaxy A42 5G |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 11 November 2020 |
| Status | Available |
Platform
| Operating System | Android |
|---|---|
| OS Version | v10 (Q) |
| User Interface | Samsung One UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 8 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 266 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.28 % |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | With waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Quad |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 5 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera, 5 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
Body & Design
| Height | 164.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 75.9 mm |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 grams |
| Colors | Black, Grey, White |
Battery
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Quick Charging | Fast, 15W |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Memory
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Sensors & Security
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Audio & Media
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
More
| Made By | Korea |
|---|---|
| Features | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Specifications may differ by region or variant. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A42 in Bangladesh?
Samsung Galaxy A42 is available in the unofficial market from ৳29,500.
Does Samsung Galaxy A42 support 5G?
Yes, Samsung Galaxy A42 supports 5G networks.
How big is the battery of Samsung Galaxy A42?
Samsung Galaxy A42 has a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging.
Which processor does Samsung Galaxy A42 use?
Samsung Galaxy A42 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570)).
When was Samsung Galaxy A42 released?
Samsung Galaxy A42 was released in November 2020.
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