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Samsung did well to prioritize battery life with the Galaxy A42. This phone keeps the screen and raw speed in check in order to deliver outstanding battery performance. Still, competition in the $400 ...

Samsung's $400 Galaxy A42 5G is essentially a slightly pared down version of the excellent $500 Galaxy A52 5G, and cutting a few features here and there for a $100 savings seems tempting. However, if ...

Samsung has announced a series of new mobile products at a virtual event today including the Galaxy A42, which the phone maker claims is its most affordable 5G smartphone yet. The company also ...

Through most of 2020, Samsung has tried to make 5G-capable phones available at almost every price point. Its IFA keynote saw the company continue that strategy with the announcement of the Galaxy A42 ...

Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019. She holds degrees in law and communications, and currently writes news, analysis and features for CNET across ...

The Galaxy A42 5G is Samsung’s latest mid-range offering The Galaxy A42 5G is Samsung’s latest mid-range offering is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Samsung Galaxy A42 supports the fastest connectivity ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Samsung Galaxy A42 supports the fastest connectivity ...

The Galaxy A42 5G boots Android 10, and our review unit arrived with Samsung's latest OneUI 2.5 on top. The lockscreen is a familiar sight with a couple of shortcuts in the bottom corners and ...

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G packs a large 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with 720 by 1600 pixels in a tall 20:9 aspect ratio. It is an Infinity-U panel, meaning it has a waterdrop-shaped cutout for the ...