First available through postpaid plans, finally, Samsung Galaxy A42‘s official SRP in the Philippines is now out. As reported first by PinoyTechnoGuide, the 5G handset costs Php19,990 when you purchase it unlocked. With that price, as if 2020 couldn’t be more unpredictable, the Galaxy A42 is the most expensive 720p Android phone we’ve seen by far. You do get a Super AMOLED display, though.
While you do have to settle for a mediocre resolution screen, you’re still getting a capable chipset in the Snapdragon 750 that also brings a 5G modem already. It’s paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage. The main camera uses a 48MP sensor, while the teardrop notch houses a 20MP selfie sensor. You can expect great battery life, thanks to the 5000mAh battery, but charging time will test your patience due to the 15W USB-C charger.
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G specs, price, availability in the Philippines
- Display: 6.6-inch Super AMOLED HD+
- Design: all-polycarbonate
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm, 193g
- CPU/Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via shared microSD slot
- Main Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)| up to 4K@30fps video recording with EIS - Selfie Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
| video up to FHD @ 30fps - Connectivity & Ports: 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi ac, GPS, USB-C, audio jack, NFC
- Security: face unlock, in-display fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 5000mAh battery (15W)
- Audio: loudspeaker
- OS: Android 10, One UI 2.5
- Colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
- Price: Php19,990
- Release date: December 2020 (Philippines)
