Galaxy A 42 5G: Details & Review

 

Samsung A series smartphones have always been about mid-range or entry-level smartphones. Now they have launched another smartphone in the A-series named A42. This smartphone is also one of the cheapest 5G smartphones in the market right now.

Design & Build

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has four different shaded bars on the back panel. The bars have a unique prism dot look. The smartphone comes in three colors, and you can choose between White, Gray, and Black. It weighs around only 190 grams.

The back panel curves to the frame on the side. Keys are mounted on the sides. You will also get a headphone and speaker port on the bottom of the device. In short, it has a single downward-facing speaker.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display. The display has a waterdrop notch on the top, and it also has 720p resolution support. The display has thick bezels compared to most of the smartphones available in the market right now.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phone also has an Under display Fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader is snappy and accurate. It also has a maximum brightness of 570 NITS. As a result, you will not get an issue while using it outdoors.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a quad-camera setup on the back. It includes a 48 MP primary camera sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera lens, a 5 MP macro camera lens, and a 5 MP depth camera sensor. In short, with the help of a 48 MP primary camera sensor, you will get outstanding photos, better contrast, accurate colors, and more details.

The front selfie camera includes a 20 MP camera sensor. However, the output is only 12 MP.

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset. It is also one of the newest Qualcomm chipsets. You can also choose between three versions of RAM, which include 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB of RAM. The processor is compatible with gaming and multitasking. The gaming is also pretty good on this smartphone.

The smartphone also comes with Android 10 out of the box and ONE UI 2.5 on top of the operating system.

Other Features

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a WideVine L1 DRM support. As a result, you can watch Full HD videos even with a lower resolution display. This smartphone does not have Always-on display support. You will also get a lot more other features, which include Gesture navigation, Dark mode, Single swipe action, and many more features.

Battery

There is an upgrade in terms of battery capacity because it has a 5000 mAh battery. However, because of the huge battery capacity, the charging speed is less impressive. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G comes with a 15 Watt charger. In short, you will get two days of battery life.

Pros

●     Great Battery Life.

●     Premium Build Quality.

●     Android 11 support.

Cons

●     Low Refresh Rate.

●     The camera quality is not good.

●     Low Charging Speed.

Price

The base version of the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G will cost you about $275. You can also choose several options according to your preference.

Conclusion

If you are looking for 5G connectivity, great battery life, and good overall performance, then you should check Samsung Galaxy A42 5G out. However, it does not have a great display quality. There are also a lot of smartphones in the same price segment with the same features and performance but better screens.

Source  :-  https://www.zamnoy.com/blogs/elinajohn/358579035/2021-09-20/galaxy_a_42_5g_details_review

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