Galaxy A04e
SM-A042M · Samsung
- SoC
- Helio P35
- RAM
- 3 GB
- Resolution
- 1600x720
- Android API
- 13 (33)
What this hardware actually means
Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.
Platform & performance positioning
The samsung SM-A042M is built around the Helio P35, an entry-level SoC from MediaTek. It launched in 2018 on a TSMC 12nm process. 2019-era budget SoC, used in Nokia 5.3 / Redmi 9C.
Slow in 2026 — only realistic for basic communication apps.
Day-to-day workload
3 GB of RAM is below the realistic minimum for current Android — expect Android to aggressively kill background apps. Display resolution is 1600x720.
This record reflects Android API level 33 (13). Android 13 — still within current support windows; should run all modern apps.
Trust & buying notes
If you're cross-checking a phone advertised as a samsung SM-A042M, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "samsung"; Build.SOC_MODEL set (Android 12+) and consistent with Helio P35. For an automated check, run our Hardware Trust Score from the DevCheck AI app and compare its output against this entry.
For a second-hand purchase, also verify the security patch date is no more than ~12 months old, the boot count is plausible for the claimed age, and battery health is above 85%.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- samsung
- BRAND
- samsung
- MODEL
- SM-A042M
- MODEL_NAME
- Galaxy A04e
- PRODUCT
- a04eub
Operating System
- API
- 13 (33)
- KERNEL
- 4.19.191-25991128-abA042MUBS6CWL3
- PLATFORM
- mt6765
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- Helio P35
- CPU
- MT6765V/CB
- CORES
- 8
- FAMILY
- Cortex-A53 Cortex-A53
- CLUSTERS
- 4 x 2.30 GHz 4 x 1.80 GHz
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 400 - 2301 MHz
- REVISION
- r0p4 r0p4
- TECHPROCESS
- 12 nm
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Imagination Technologies
- GPU_MODEL
- PowerVR Rogue GE8320
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.2 build 1.13@5776728
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 3 GB
- FLASH
- EMMC
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 1600x720
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- sc7a20
- ALSPS
- tmd2712_l tmd2712_p
Connectivity
- WIFI
- CONSYS_MT6765
Audio & Power
- CHARGER
- USE PMIC
Other
- LENS
- MAINAF MAIN2AF
- SOUND
- mtsndcard
- OTHER
- wusb3801 unk10 unk1a unk1a unk2d unk2d unk3e unk50 unk50 unk52 unk63
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