Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
$305Budget2020
6.2
Overall Score
within Budget
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.6"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
15W
Charging
193g
Weight
Why the Galaxy A42 5G
BudgetThe Galaxy A42 5G offers great battery longevity and a vibrant AMOLED screen, but it is severely held back by a low-resolution display and slow charging speeds. It serves as a functional entry-level 5G device but lacks the performance and camera refinement expected in modern mid-range phones.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera5.5
Performance6.0
Battery9.0
Display5.0
Build5.5
Value7.0
Strengths
Excellent battery life
Super AMOLED display
5G connectivity
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Expandable storage
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Slow 15W charging
No optical zoom
Lack of OIS
Dated design
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