KEY POINTS
- Samsung has announced the new Galaxy A42 5G, a budget smartphone with support for 5G
- The device is cheaper than the OnePlus Nord
- The Galaxy A42 5G’s specs aren’t top-tier, but its price won’t hurt the wallet
South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced a new 5G smartphone that’s more affordable than the newly-released Galaxy S20 FE – and is even cheaper than the OnePlus Nord.
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy A42 5G, its first budget smartphone offering support for 5G connectivity. The device will be sold for £349 (about $455) in the U.K. and is cheaper than the OnePlus Nord by about £30 since the latter currently sells for £379 apiece. It is the latest in Samsung’s attempts to win a bigger share in the smartphone market, particularly in the budget device category.
The new Galaxy A42 5G boasts midrange specs that are comparable to the