Samsung Electronics Launches 'Affordable Galaxy A42 5G' Priced in the 400,000 KRW Range

Pre-Sale on Samsung Electronics Website, Coupang, and Online Shopping Malls from 8th to 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Samsung Electronics announced on the 7th that it will release the 5G smartphone 'Galaxy A42 5G' priced in the 400,000 KRW range on the 12th.

The Galaxy A42 5G, featuring a stylish layered pattern design, offers premium-level performance with a large 167.7mm (6.6-inch) display, a high-capacity battery, and a rear quad camera.

The large screen is equipped with an Infinity-U display, allowing immersive enjoyment of games and videos. The 5000mAh high-capacity battery lets users freely use various smartphone functions all day without worrying about battery life, and it also supports 15W fast charging.

On the rear, the quad camera setup includes a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP depth camera, and a 5MP macro camera, enabling clear photography from portraits to landscapes. The front features a 20MP camera.

The new product will be released as an unlocked model and through the three major mobile carriers, priced at 449,900 KRW. It will be available in three colors: Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, and Prism Dot Gray.

Samsung Electronics will conduct pre-sales from the 8th to the 11th on its official website, Coupang, Gmarket, 11st, and some open markets and mobile carrier online malls ahead of the official release on the 12th. Some open market pre-order customers can receive a discount benefit equivalent to 20%.

Until the 31st, Samsung Electronics will provide customers who purchase the Galaxy A42 5G with a 50% discount coupon for the wireless earphones 'Galaxy Buds Live.' Additionally, all purchasers will receive a 2-month free trial membership for the premium video streaming service YouTube Premium and a 2-month free subscription to the e-book platform Millie's Library.

A Samsung Electronics representative said, "This year, for the first time among 5G flagship smartphones, we are releasing the basic model of the Galaxy S21 series for under 1 million KRW, continuously striving to expand the range of 5G smartphone choices. The Galaxy A42 5G is a product designed for practical consumers who want a stylish design with premium-level performance."

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