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In Malaysia, the Samsung A series proved to be one of the most popular smartphone lines due to quality within the price range. Before December, Samsung Malaysia managed to import the last member of the family, which is the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G.
Priced at RM1599, does this smartphone offer good value for money? And how is your performance as a daily driver? We have to play with the phone for a while and here it is our first impression of the performance of the Galaxy A42 5G.
Camera performance: surprisingly good
We dive into camera performance first, which is one of the first things a casual user should consider. The quad rear camera has a configuration of 48MP (main) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 5MP (depth). With this, you can produce a variety of photos, from extreme close-ups to wide panoramic views. We found the quality of the photos to be quite good, so check them out below!
As expected, taking photos with this phone is not a problem.
You can even see the dust on the figure’s head in macro mode!
This photo was made with Single Take
Here’s another one with a black and white filter.
Despite the bright white sky in the background, it didn’t interfere with the tree’s color contrast.
Just so you know, the Galaxy A42 5G camera also features Single Take mode, which was introduced on the Galaxy S20 series. This mode helps you take a few different types of single shot shots (hence the name lol). For more information on Single Take, you can visit our photo compilation here.
Chipset performance: Snapdragon 750G!
That’s right, the Galaxy A42 5G uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 750G chipset and is the first phone in Samsung’s line to use it. In addition to the built-in 5G connectivity, the performance of the chipset is more than enough for a casual user. If you like to play mobile games, this phone has the ability to handle that too.
The benchmark scores from Geekbench (left) and 3DMark (right). Not bad for a mid-range phone
Graphics and frame rate at highest settings
Are you watching this? The sunbeam from the roof!
Our writer tried to maximize the graphics in Call of Duty: Mobile and found that he could set it to the highest settings easily. We didn’t experience any lag during gameplay, so we think running Genshin Impact at max graphics should be fine too. If that’s not enough, the phone has a large 6.6-inch screen, which provides plenty of room for your fingers to move.
As a daily driver, we had no problems with the Galaxy A42 5G in terms of GPS navigation, web browsing, movie streaming, etc. Speaking of streaming movies, the speakers on this phone are loud and clear with balanced lows. You also get accurate color representation thanks to the Super AMOLED display, making it quite nice to watch movies on this phone.
Bonus – Secure folder and link to Windows
The secure folder
There are two more features that we want to introduce here, starting with Secure Folder. As the name implies, this feature is part of Samsung Knox security software that allows you to open a private space for all your confidential files and data. You can also lock some of your apps in this space, which will hide them from the home interface. The only way to access this space is by using your password or fingerprint.
The other feature is Link to Windows, a useful feature that was first introduced with the Galaxy Note 20 series. With Link to Windows, you can easily connect your phone to a laptop or desktop to increase your work productivity. To find out how you can seamlessly connect and transfer files between your phone and your computer, read our first-hand experience here.
Yes, you can receive phone notifications on your PC
Your startup UI will also appear on the right side of the screen
Transferring files has never been easier
Before closing, we would also like to highlight Samsung Pay. Just so you know, it’s a bit weird for a mid-range phone to have this feature because it’s usually seen on Samsung’s flagship phones. That said, Samsung Pay works with your credit card or the Boost app, and is widely accepted at any payment terminal that supports NFC.
The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is already on sale in Malaysia at the price of RM1599. If you buy it during this month, you will be entitled to free access to YouTube Premium for two months. Of course, you will first need to be a Samsung member and activate it. For more information about the phone, you can visit the official Samsung online store here.
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