Samsung Galaxy A42
2020 · android · Budget
NFC
Specs
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
|---|---|
| Benchmarks | GB multi 1882 · AnTuTu 566,483 |
| Display | 6.6" 60Hz OLED · 500 nits |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh · 15W charge |
| Cameras | 48MP main · 8MP ultrawide · 5MP tele · video 4K30 |
| Body | 193g · OS updates 2 yrs |
Memory variants
| RAM / Storage | Price new | Price used | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 / 128 GB | $365 | $99 |
2 listings
$ 65 ·
health n/a ·
2026-09-05
$ 133 ·
health n/a ·
2026-09-05
|
| 6 / 128 GB | — | — | — |
| 8 / 128 GB | — | — | — |
Overall score
low tier (0–100 composite of performance, battery, value and longevity)
22
Autonomy
28
Gaming
4
Value
13
Longevity
0
Your focus
Camera 21%
Battery life 20%
Everyday 19%
Stage M2 — Refining requirements
Add 2–3 phones to compare — verdicts will show who wins which axis.
Task axes
Gaming (SoC)
5.5
Camera
28.6
Battery life
40
5,000 mAh
Charging
0
Everyday
33.8
Screen
35
Compactness
84
Refresh rate
60Hz
Resale trend
Estimate from two anchors: launch MSRP $365 (2020) and used-market median $99 (2026).
−20% / year · next year ≈ $80
2020
$365
2021
$294
2022
$236
2023
$190
2024
$153
2025
$123
2026 · now
$99
2027
$80
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