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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - user opinions and reviews

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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  • Released 2020, November 11
    193g, 8.6mm thickness
    Android 10, up to Android 13, One UI 5
    128GB storage, microSDXC
  • 2.1% 2,872,327 hits
  • 169 Become a fan
  • 6.6"
    720x1600 pixels
  • 48MP
    2160p
  • 4-8GB RAM
    Snapdragon 750 5G
  • 5000mAh
    Li-Po
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  • Anonymous
  • 7sn
  • 23 Jun 2023

Spud, 29 May 2023I've just been talking to Samsung support about this question, since it's seems to b... moreThe only other options are a:) install a custom rom or b:)buy a phone with android 13 preinstalled, since option A is unlikely to be recommended by a Samsung employee which leaves only option B available and would make opening a case pointless. The only thing this Samsung rep is interested in is selling you another phone so they can get another commission for their next meal ticket.

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    • Anonymous
    • 7sh
    • 04 Jun 2023

    E, 03 Jun 2023It does have android 13The international model (sm-a426b) doesn't but you can check sammobile yourself if you still think I'm lying.

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      • mVr
      • 03 Jun 2023

      Dio, 30 May 2023So im guessing that this model wont get the 13 android ? It does have android 13

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        • Anonymous
        • 7sF
        • 31 May 2023

        Dio, 30 May 2023So im guessing that this model wont get the 13 android ? If that's the case foe the international version of the a42 5g then Samsung should just come out and say so instead of lying to people by telling them A series models get 3 OS updates and 4 years of security updates when clearly they don't.

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          • Dio
          • xBB
          • 30 May 2023

          Spud, 29 May 2023I've just been talking to Samsung support about this question, since it's seems to b... moreSo im guessing that this model wont get the 13 android ?

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            • Anonymous
            • 7s4
            • 30 May 2023

            Spud, 29 May 2023I've just been talking to Samsung support about this question, since it's seems to b... moreUmm lol what? I'm pretty sure all variants of the a42 5g use the snapdragon 750g SoC so chances are this Samsung representative has no idea what they're talking about. If my galaxy tab a7 lite with it's helio p22t SoC( which is miles weaker than the a42) then I don't understand how "my Galaxy A42 5G could not keep up with this latest software update"

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              • Spud
              • yat
              • 29 May 2023

              Anonymous, 27 May 2023When will the international version (sm-a426b) get android 13? Will it even get android 13?I've just been talking to Samsung support about this question, since it's seems to be the only A42 5G variant not to receive the ONE UI 5.0/1 update. And this was their some what stock copy and paste response...

              Thank you for patiently waiting, Sarah. As per checking here in my end the update releases by batches. I understand Sarah, that you want your device to be updated in the latest software update. However, the latest software demands high processing capabilities for its installed processor. And at the moment, the processor installed within your Galaxy A42 5G could not keep up with this latest software update. Thus, the reason why, the current running software version is the most compatible with the said device. How about this, will you allow me to create a Samsung case for you? So, that I can check other options available aside from forcing an update of the software.

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                • Anonymous
                • HXT
                • 27 May 2023

                When will the international version (sm-a426b) get android 13? Will it even get android 13?

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                  • Jeff
                  • kCn
                  • 22 May 2023

                  Stanley Chu, 20 May 2023Hi, it should be Corning glass: https://www.corning.com/gorillaglass/worldwide/en/products-... moreAppreciate the info Stanley Chu and Thanks

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                    • Stanley Chu
                    • K8%
                    • 20 May 2023

                    Jeff, 19 May 2023Hello everybody out there, Anybody knows Is the screen glass or plastic ? Apprec... moreHi, it should be Corning glass:

                    https://www.corning.com/gorillaglass/worldwide/en/products-with-gorilla-glass/smartphones/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a42-5g.html#:~:text=Fast%2C%20reliable%20and%20ready%20for,%C2%AE%20Gorilla%C2%AE%20Glass%203.

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                      • Jeff
                      • kCn
                      • 19 May 2023

                      Hello everybody out there, Anybody knows Is the screen glass or plastic ? Appreciate and Thank You for sharing the info

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                        • Stanley Chu
                        • K8%
                        • 11 May 2023

                        Five Gee, 10 May 2023Awesome phone! Have been using it for nearly three years and so far haven't experienced a... moreAbsolutely agree. This is really a great phone. The battery life is exceptionally good. The display is not so bad as most people think. The color is very vivid.

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                          • Five Gee
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                          • 10 May 2023

                          Awesome phone! Have been using it for nearly three years and so far haven't experienced any hiccups. Battery still lasts for over a day with normal use. A true workhorse from Samsung!

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                            • xCD
                            • 01 May 2023

                            i haven't receive android 13 on my a42 5g (a426b).. will it support android 13 on my current model number (a426b)?.

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                              • jeffinity
                              • kSv
                              • 26 Mar 2023

                              My wife and I both went from Galaxy Note4's to this A425G. First my wife. Hers was new from a Verizon vendor (uggh!). One of our grandkids dunked her phone in about 4" of water and that destroyed her phone. We had insurance and got a replacement. Her replacement phone is doing very well now. This phone has all the best of the Android OS that we like, even though it has no water rating. A few months later, I bought a "refurb" of the same model, A42 5G, at a popular online retailer. Transferred all my stuff from the Note4, and it was going well. Then my phone was swiped off a coffee table by one of my grandkids, the phone landed cleanly on it's backside, on carpet, and that caused the phone touch screen to be unresponsive and after two days of research and trying everything, there is nothing I can do about it except get a replacement. Oh, yes, the phone was in a good protective case. I hope the replacement lasts, because this phone is otherwise very good and the battery life is excellent. Just a warning to be wary if you get a refurb, because it might be the one I'm returning! Maybe I'll scratch a small "x" on the back of the phone so others can beware?

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                                • Anonymous
                                • SvF
                                • 01 Mar 2023

                                I used this phone for a few months, it's very slow and 720 is not good as well, the finger print is very poor

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                                  • Fwopp
                                  • tZ0
                                  • 23 Feb 2023

                                  Got the phone for free.
                                  Previous phone was a Xiaomi redmi 5 plus also for free.
                                  Going from 1080 to 720 is noticeable dont lie to urself but colours are more nicer here.
                                  My psvita uses a samsung oled panel and that thing still looks good today despite being a decade old and 540p.
                                  This thing got 8gb ram no performance issue here.

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                                    • Achimwene
                                    • NuU
                                    • 12 Jan 2023

                                    Very good camera please help me connect to wifi

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                                      • VNuff
                                      • NtM
                                      • 09 Jan 2023

                                      SD750G
                                      8GB of RAM
                                      60Hz HD display so there's no point in having the powerful chip 🤡
                                      I'm glad they're over the trash mid-rangers phase.

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                                        • VNuff
                                        • NtM
                                        • 09 Jan 2023

                                        Jealot, 18 Sep 2022Going from a 1080p with a smaller screen (i.e. higher ppi) to this larger screen with 720p, I ... morethe difference is very easily noticeable, get that checked out.

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