
Review Summary
2023-05-29T20:00:00
I like my phone for YouTube like watching movies on it through Paramount peacock Netflix
Whitehawke
2023-05-22T20:00:00
Love galaxy to the fullest, wouldn't except any other phone at this point
Trillion7
2023-05-15T20:00:00
I use my Samsung a42 5g phone all thr time for everything. I stream a lot of shows online and I haven't had a single issue with this phone. I would buy it again
Dantheman
2023-05-12T20:00:00
I have a galaxy a 42 and I use it for watching my shows or movies when I'm not at home ,I use it to play games , really anything I use it for its fast ,quality is amazing 99% of time I have no issues ..that 1% is when I'm searching for something and it takes a second to load but that's usually a wifi issue ..I gave my son my old galaxy s9 he has had it for about 2yrs and he mainly uses it for YouTube and game but still works great aswell....galaxy series is my must-have phone .
Locojr1300
2023-05-12T20:00:00
I use my phone for work, and personal. I stream YouTube all day long and am able to operate 6 different email accounts with ease. As with any samsung I have had rhe battery does not last long with constant operation. It does have issues switching from wifi to data at times, which can be a nuisance. Overall not a bad phone for the standard user.
Heather
2023-05-02T20:00:00
I love all my Samsung phones. Throughout the years, I have my fair share of Samsung phones: Galaxy S, Sii, S3, S4, S7, S8 edge, S9, Note 5, A32, A23, A42.. I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised that the A42 outperformed my expectation. Being an A series, I thought this phone will not have advanced features and performance comparing to the S series. I was wrong. The battery life of the A42 was outstanding. I can be on the phone browsing my internet for 5 min and the battery gauge still show 100%. Besides having great battery life, the A42 is 5G capable and is running the latest Android 13 with all the enhanced features such as Modes and Routines, secured folder which I use to keep my work and sensitive information private and secured. Overall, I give the A42 an A+.
BoyBoy0709
2023-05-01T20:00:00
It gets the job done and let's me do my everyday work.
Charlie
2023-05-01T20:00:00
I use it as a backup phone to T-Mobile on my plan and it does better at picking up service it's an unlocked phone and it picks up better than my locked T-Mobile s22 Ultra because of all the junk the T-Mobile has on the s22 I really like the smaller phone and everything because it has better cell service
Akbigdave
2023-05-01T20:00:00
I play alot games from puzzle to fantasy, the speed is great...and watching movies are fun to watch
Whtsox05
2023-04-30T20:00:00
This phone is good do most of things I want. I have galaxy bud, watch and tags so they work smoothly with no issues.
Mohammad
2023-04-30T20:00:00
Easy to use, great for phone calls, playing games, texting, and streaming the web.
JdubO271
2023-04-30T20:00:00
The problem i had is that its network locked & can't seem to get it unlocked to work on any other network then 5he one it came on
Groviermd
2023-04-30T20:00:00
I have had my A51 5g device for well over two years and it still works great. The battery life though as expected is wearing downland I now need to recharge the device more often. I have had no memory or bug issues and the quality of all the audio visual on the phone has been great. I look forward to my continued relationship with Samsung and highly recommend their products
Raperez123
2023-04-30T20:00:00
Cannot explain in words how much I live this phone, the graphics, the price, the processor, its all amazing.
DEBRAH
2023-04-29T20:00:00
I use my Samsung for everything, from watching Netflix to using calculator .
Dekette
2023-03-24T20:00:00
Does great at the basic phone, text, alarms. I also monitor security cameras, keep track of calendar, notes, play games and surf the internet. Being able to interface seamlessly with my Samsung tablet and PC makes this phone really versatile.
W00dwright
2023-03-22T20:00:00
I love to play my games on my phone. Also it has some really cool features.
Forkeepsake
2023-03-22T20:00:00
I use my phone for everything from streaming,games to banking. Just a wonderful device.
Nervewrecker
2023-03-22T20:00:00
Great Samsung product. The phone holds alot of memory and runs smoothly.
GabGab
2023-03-18T20:00:00
Bought this for my eleven year old son. Been a Galaxy user for a long time. Thought it would be great to get my son a galaxy for his first phone but didn't want to spend the GS23 price for a phone that my get damaged. Super happy with the durability and capability of this phone. Definitely a great starter phone.
Starter
2023-03-18T20:00:00
There's not really that many features so it's not very impressive but it's reliable and I consider it to be exactly worth what I paid for, almost free. The editing tools leave a lot to be desired which is sad because I used to enjoy taking great pictures and super editing tools on my old Kyocera Dual Force. I had that phone for several years with absolutely no problems. I loved it! It finally bit the dust and the insurance company sent me this garbage instead and after one month the screen is already cracked even with a screen protector. I'm not a happy satisfied customer.
GBHM1964
2023-03-16T20:00:00
Amazing phone, just updates a little late. Amazing for its price! It is nearly $150!! It still runs all features with no issue too!
Madebysamsung
2023-03-13T20:00:00
Overall quality phone. Decent screen, decent speed, decent memory, decent battery life. I bought two of these for my teenage sons. They use them for games, streaming, texting, etc. No complaints from them. With a good amount of memory, a newer processor, and 5G it should be relatively future proof.
HappyParent
2023-03-12T20:00:00
Not a bad entry phone for Samsung. Does pretty much everything.
Samsung
2023-03-12T20:00:00
I use my Samsung phone for streaming, gaming, online work, emailing and video chat. I love the feature updates that's recently installed to Android Version 13. I'm loving the processing speed. Good long lasting battery. I love the camera with its multi-funtional options. Sounds is loud and clear from the phones Speaker's. It has losts of hard drive space to download apps. I like the fact that it has option for extra space by adding a SD card. The size of the screen is also a plus. My Samsung Galaxy A42 never let me down since the day I bought it. Thanks Samsung! My favorite product brand.
Martinis
2023-03-12T20:00:00
I use my device for games, streaming and pictures. I love every aspect of it
Brhino81
2023-03-12T20:00:00
I can see everything clear an don't skip an the games r better
Puss1124
2023-03-10T19:00:00
More than enough to do all my tasks and provide me what I need and want without high cost. Like the Toyota of smart phones.
RogueBurn
2023-03-08T19:00:00
Use it for Navigation and as computer. So nice to have pencil storage on phone
Diane60
2023-03-03T19:00:00
Works absolutely great except for when it's stormy.
Cocogarza
Unlocked/USA
Octa-Core
2.2GHz,1.8GHz
720 x 1600 (HD+)
6.6" (167.6mm full rectangle) / 6.5" (165.1mm rounded corners)
Super AMOLED
16M
13.0MP
48.0 + 8.0 + 2.0MP
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Yes
Yes
F2.2
Yes
480fps @HD,240fps @HD
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
128GB
103.8GB
MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
4GB
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B12(700), B13(700), B20(800), B66(AWS-3)
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B46(5200), B48(3600)
Nano Sim + Micro SD
N2(1900), N25(1900), N66(AWS-3), N71(600)
N260(39GHz), N261(28GHz)
N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz
USB 2.0
Bluetooth v5.0
GPS, Glonass, Galileo
3.5mm Stereo
Yes
Yes
Smart Switch (PC version)
USB Type-C
Prism Dot Black
Android
Touch Bar
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Fit2, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Gear S2, Gear IconX, Gear IconX (2018)
Yes
Yes
36
Up to 19 Hours
5000mAh
130 Hours
Up to 36 Hours
32 Hours
required, included
lithium ion
-
1
6.5 x 2.9 x 0.34" (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6mm)
6.80 oz (193g)
887276538129
Excellant so far
By Larry
Replaced my A-50 with the A-42. Excellent features for those of us that don't need to play games etc. Expandable storage, 5G ready, and still has the headphone jack if you need it. Battery lasts for days between charging. I don't need a $1000 phone. This is the perfect phone at a reasonable price!
Excellent in every way.
By Cooking4B
I've had this phone for a month now. The battery lasts and lasts. Very easy to use. I replaced that I had for too long. Needed more storage. It's everythin I wanted in a cell phone. Great job Samsung!!!!
Business innovation for all
Working at the speed of 5G is now affordable too. Galaxy A42 5G features our fastest A Series processor, expandable storage, an advanced camera system and a large screen with an AMOLED display. And it's all protected with trusted security, built in with the Knox security platform.
Get 2 days of battery in one charge
Give your charger the day off, even when you are working. Galaxy A42 5G's long-lasting 2-day battery helps you do more with 5G. Plus, its got 15W Fast Charging to give you a quick boost whenever you need it.
Work at the speed of 5G
Fast, reliable and 5G-what more could you ask for? Galaxy A42 5G features plenty of processing power for more demanding business apps, tackling complex tasks and video conferencing with minimal lag.
Storage that grows with your business
Keep or delete? The eternal question. Galaxy A42 5G comes with 128GB of storage built in, giving you plenty of space to store your business data and documents. Need more? We got you. Store up to 1TB more by adding a MicroSD card.
A camera to capture every detail
With four cameras to choose from and AI-powered features such as Night Mode, Live Focus and Single Take, your Galaxy A42 5G is like your own portable content studio always at hand to promote your business.
More screen. More details.
See every last frame with crystal-clear clarity and vibrant color. Whether it's a weekly report or your group video chat, work in beautiful definition on Galaxy A42 5G's large 6.6" Infinity-O display.
Matte finish, modern design
A smooth finish with a subtle color gradient gives Galaxy A42 5G a unique and sophisticated feel.
Trusted security, built in
We know how important security is when it comes to you and your business. That's why Galaxy A42 5G comes with a trusted security platform built in. With multiple layers of protection, your devices are safe from intrusion, malware and malicious threats. Rest easy-Knox has your back.
Mobile management made easy
Knox Suite offers a complete set of cloud-based solutions designed for the mobile workforce. Keep your team's devices in sync and in control from end to end, eliminating the risk of user error when it comes to essentials like security, software updates, device setup and more.
Choose your best network
Now you can easily optimize cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity by accessing the best network and plan at the moment, and stop paying more than necessary with monthly plans. Unlocked by Samsung smartphones work on most major U.S. networks and allow international business travelers to take advantage of lower local rates.
Shed the bloatware
When you get an Unlocked by Samsung smartphone, it has no pre-loaded carrier apps, so your organization can deliver a more predictable and consistent experience across devices and have greater freedom to customize device software.