Samsung Galaxy A42
2020 · android · Budget
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)
Your focus
Samsung Galaxy A42 review: specs, battery & used prices
Samsung Galaxy A42 review: 6.6" display, 5000 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, real-world verdict and used-market prices.
Task axes
Resale trend
Estimate from two anchors: launch MSRP $365 (2020) and used-market median $99 (2026).
−20% / year · next year ≈ $80
Cost to own ≈ $1.5/mo · buying now at $99, 2-year horizon
Money could earn ≈ $0.4/mo · the $99 kept at 4.16%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Oct 30, 2026)
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