Samsung Galaxy A42 5G, Factory Unlocked Smartphone, Android Cell Phone, Multi-Lens Camera, Long-Lasting Battery, US Version, 128GB, Gray


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Brand SAMSUNG
Operating System Android
CPU Speed 1.8 GHz
Memory Storage Capacity 128 GB
Screen Size 6.6 Inches
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Model Name A42 5G
Wireless Carrier Unlocked
Cellular Technology 5G
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC

About this item

  • CARRY ON WITH LONG-LASTING BATTERY: Nothing kills the vibe faster than a low battery notification; Worry not with Galaxy A42 5G’s long-lasting 5,000mAh battery and 15W Fast Charging
  • FAST, RELIABLE 5G PERFORMANCE: Galaxy A42 5G mobile phone features plenty of processing power to post photos and videos, play games, and chat with friends with minimal lag
  • EXPANDABLE STORAGE: Comes with 128GB of storage built in, giving you plenty of space to keep your favorite photos and videos close at hand; Want more? Store up to 1TB more by adding a MicroSD card
  • VERSATILE CAMERA EXPERIENCE: With 4 cameras to choose from and AI-powered features such as Night Mode, Live Focus, and Single Take, your smartphone is like your own personal film studio
  • INFINITE DISPLAY: With a 6.6” Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, your view is massively awesome with crystal-clear clarity and vibrant color
  • MODERN MINIMALISM WITH A TWIST: A smooth finish with a subtle color gradient gives the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G cell phone a unique and sophisticated feel

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4.4 out of 5 stars
1,107
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Price
$224.00 $189.00
Screen Size
6.6" 6.5" 6.5" 6.5" 6.5"
Display
HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O HD+ TFT LCD Infinity-V HD+ TFT LCD Infinity-V HD+ TFT LCD Infinity-V
Front Camera
13 MP 32 MP 13 MP 8 MP 5 MP
Main Camera
48 MP 64 MP OIS 48 MP 16 MP 13 MP
Storage (Expandable up to 1TB)
128GB / 4GB RAM 128GB / 6GB RAM 64GB / 4GB RAM 32GB / 3GB RAM 32GB / 2GB RAM
Battery
5,000mAh 4,500mAh 5,000mAh 5,000mAh 5,000mAh
Fast Charge
15W Fast Charging 25W Super Fast Charging 15W Fast Charging 15W Fast Charging 15W Fast Charging
Dimensions (mm)
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 164.1 x 76.1 x 9.1 164.0 x 75.8 x 8.9 166.5 x 75.9 x 9.2
5G Ready
Sub-6 / mmWave Sub-6 Sub-6 N/A N/A
Color
Prism Dot Black, Gray, White Awesome Black Awesome Black Black Black

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    Product Description

    You need a smartphone that can capture share-worthy photos and video with the tap of a finger, scroll through your feed at lightning speed, and stream what you want, when you want it. Outfitted with our best core features plus some awesome innovations, Samsung Galaxy A42 5G smartphone lets you create, share, and stay connected without breaking the bank. A massive screen, long-lasting battery, multi-lens camera system, and expandable storage make Galaxy A42 5G the awesome phone at the awesome price for posting, scrolling, sharing, and so much more. 5G speeds vary and require optimal network and connection (factors include frequency, bandwidth, congestion); see carrier for availability. MicroSD card sold separately.

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    1,107 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the camera, value, and battery life of the cellular phone. They mention that it has a wonderful camera, is well worth the price, and has incredibly long battery life. They appreciate the speed, and ease of use. However, some customers dislike connectivity. Opinions are mixed on quality and screen.

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    30 customers mention "Camera"30 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera in the cellular phone. They mention that it has a wonderful camera, takes great videos, and takes good pictures for a cellphone.

    "...Oh yeah, it does take great photos but, yes you do have to have the right lighting. Its the same with any camera though...." Read more

    "...Responsive, good battery and it takes good pictures for a cellphone." Read more

    "Its good, takes good photos with practice but you will need to get a SIM card from your service provider...." Read more

    "...The camera is much better. I also switched carriers so the "unlocked" feature was a must for me...." Read more

    28 customers mention "Value"25 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the cellular phone. They mention it's well worth the price.

    "I like the phone and think it's generally a good value...." Read more

    "Great value for the money but I don't like that the volume is right next to the on/off button. I keep pressing the wrong one ...." Read more

    "...This phone works well for me, is a reasonable price and has a few extras that are easy to use...." Read more

    "An inexpensive phone with good battery life, it does all of the basic things that I need . . . texting, phone calls, internet searches, photographs." Read more

    21 customers mention "Battery life"17 positive4 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the cellular phone. They mention it has great battery life, and can last 2 days of fairly heavy use. Some customers also say the battery seems to give more than 2 days charge.

    "...Battery life seems to be fine. I use it for watching Videos, Netflix and Prime movies but, I just leave it plugged in while watching...." Read more

    "...Out of sight, out of mind.Responsive, good battery and it takes good pictures for a cellphone." Read more

    "...Although I am very happy with the performance, and battery life is superb...." Read more

    "...It seems to give me more than 2 days of charge, but I am not on my phone or using apps all the time...." Read more

    19 customers mention "Ease of use"17 positive2 negative

    Customers find the cellular phone easy to use. They mention that it's straightforward, has a great battery life, and is easy to set up.

    "...has all the conveniences I would like in a phone at my age and it's easy to use. So far, so good." Read more

    "The product is easy to use – except for the security systems which can interfere with some normal usage." Read more

    "Very easy to set up. Long lasting battery is a plus. The camera has a better zoom capability than some. Happy with purchase." Read more

    "...I has great features, wonderful camera, and super easy to navigate." Read more

    14 customers mention "Speed"10 positive4 negative

    Customers like the speed of the cellular phone. They mention it's amazingly fast, with gorgeous graphics, huge memory, and very fast 5G reception. Some say it'll also be responsive to their needs.

    "...I've never had a problem with the touch screen or swiping. It's very fast and responsive if you ask me...." Read more

    "...Out of sight, out of mind.Responsive, good battery and it takes good pictures for a cellphone." Read more

    "It does charge a little slow, but I can't run it all the way down in a day. The camera is also amazing. Great phone for the price." Read more

    "This phone was actually bigger than I thought! It is much, much faster than my last model -- a MotorolaThe Good..." Read more

    27 customers mention "Quality"14 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the cellular phone. Some mention that it works well, the camera works well and is happy with the performance, while others say that it's useless and a genuine waste of money.

    "...the A42 5G (SM-A426U1/DS) about a week ago, it currently work great on the AT&T network and love it!..." Read more

    "I have been using this for over a month now.-One of the worst design I have ever seen. Hard too keep in hand to take a selfie...." Read more

    "...Although I am very happy with the performance, and battery life is superb...." Read more

    "...My new phone (the A425G) already has a broken screen after less than a week because the case is extremely slippery and fell on the pavement while i..." Read more

    13 customers mention "Screen"5 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the screen of the cellular phone. Some mention that it has a large screen that is big enough to read and run games on, while others say that it does not wake up, the phone wouldn't stay awake while using Google maps, and the screen is not responsive and often doesn't register touch. Some customers also mention that the phone freezes and they have to force restart it constantly.

    "...Another 1 star review stated that the phone wouldn't stay awake while using Google maps...." Read more

    "...has nice features and is big enough to read and run games on...." Read more

    "...to set up through the protector and much of the time it won't read after 5 attempts and I have to put in my pin to unlock the phone." Read more

    "...-When you receive an email or whatsapp message, the screen does not wake up...." Read more

    19 customers mention "Connectivity"0 positive19 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the cellular phone. They mention that it crashing, freezing, and not working properly. Some say that the proximity sensor does not work well, and the touch screen does not respond to any clicks.

    "...Taking one out of another cell doesn't work properly." Read more

    "...-It's proximitiy sensor does not work well...." Read more

    "...Today sadly the phone now will not work on the network.Nothing Verizon can do.I am NOT happy." Read more

    "...Even after a factory reset, still doesn't work." Read more

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    Top reviews from the United States

    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022
    I'm not sure if some of the poor reviews were meant for a different phone.

    Battery life seems to be fine. I use it for watching Videos, Netflix and Prime movies but, I just leave it plugged in while watching. Even though I have used it unplugged for all day normal use a few times that I was away from a charging port and I've never seen it drop below around 40%. I don't know. How long is the battery life supposed to be? I mean, really.... You use anything that requires a battery and as long as it's being used or on, it's going to drain the battery.

    Another 1 star review stated that the phone wouldn't stay awake while using Google maps. I've used Google maps and have never had the phone go to sleep. They mentioned that it was a known issue with this phone. I don't think so....

    I've never had a problem with the touch screen or swiping. It's very fast and responsive if you ask me.

    This is a great phone if you ask me. I'm not by all means a super savvy phone user or a gamer or anything else but, for everyday use, it works great for me.

    Oh yeah, someone mentioned that it's not compatible with Verizon. I'm not sure. My provider uses Verizon towers and it works fine with them. I'd check with your provider before purchasing but, the phone is unlocked.

    Anyway, hopefully I will have the same results with the one I just ordered for my mother.

    Over all, this phone is a far cry better than any phone I've owned so far.

    Oh yeah, it does take great photos but, yes you do have to have the right lighting. Its the same with any camera though. What do you expect with a phone camera, a proffesional quality photo? Really? Even proffesionals have to have the right lighting.

    There was something else that a reviewer mentioned but, I can't remember for the life of me what ot was. Anyway, I'd never had that issue either.

    I don't know...hopefully this all helps anyone and I will continue having good fortune with this phone and with the new one I just purchased.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
    not the best phone but definitely not the worst. I still use it after multiple years and only after 3 or 4 does it show signs of needing a replacement. has nice features and is big enough to read and run games on. the phone does over heat after running mobile games (league of legends: wild rift, genshin impact)
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
    I like the phone and think it's generally a good value. Was able to transfer my T-mobile SIM card directly from my old Moto G5 plus and it works fine. However, I'm not really impressed with the fingerprint reader on this Samsung A42 even without a screen protector. When a screen protector is installed, fingerprint reader is difficult to set up through the protector and much of the time it won't read after 5 attempts and I have to put in my pin to unlock the phone.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
    I purchased this phone because AT&T is changing its network to 4G LTE and eliminating its 3G network so even though my old phone used a version of 4G it would not work on the new AT&T network come February 2022. I received the A42 5G (SM-A426U1/DS) about a week ago, it currently work great on the AT&T network and love it!

    HOWEVER, an AT&T representative told me today that this phone will also NOT work with the new network change in February 2022! I also checked an AT&T list for 'Supported Unlocked Phones' come February and it stated: A42 5G (SM-A426U1) NOT A42 5G (SM-A426U1/DS) which is this phone (under SETTINGS>ABOUT PHONE).

    (Note: /DS means it's a Dual SIM phone which I found to be very strange because this is a single SIM as best as I can tell and, to the best of my knowledge, US phone are single SIM while International phone are Dual SIM yet it's suppose to be a US version so...I cannot explain this)

    So, be advised that if one believes AT&T then this phone will no longer work come February 2020. All I can hope for is the representative was wrong or given bad information...otherwise it's an expensive paperweight. I find it strange but not unlikely that AT&T would force me to purchase a phone directly from them in order to use their network but we'll see.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
    Just what the doctor ordered. This a simple phone, phone calls and texts, that i use as a work phone. All the other apps that i do not need went to an unnamed folder. Out of sight, out of mind.
    Responsive, good battery and it takes good pictures for a cellphone.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
    I gave 4 stars for 'value for money' because this is more money than I have ever spent for a phone. Although I am very happy with the performance, and battery life is superb. I can charge it at night and listen to music for several hours at work and still have about 70% charge left. It is quite a handful with the case on it, but I need a big screen because of vision problems. The side buttons for volume were something to get used to. I like the fact that you can wake it up by double tapping the screen. Overall I think this phone will suit me for quite some time.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
    Its good, takes good photos with practice but you will need to get a SIM card from your service provider. Taking one out of another cell doesn't work properly.