LG K42 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 09.28.20 | Updated: 11.16.21

Model: K42
Brand: LG
Rating: 3.58 out of 5 (12 votes)
Price:
Year of manufacture: 2020
Dimensions: 165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm
Weight: 182 g
Chipset: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Built-in memory:
Screen: IPS LCD 6.6 inches
Battery: 4000 mAh
Rear camera: Quad, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	LG K42
Launch date	2020, September 21

Price

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Design

Height	6.5 in (165 mm)
Width	3.02 in ( 76.7 mm)
Depth	0.33 in ( 8.4 mm)
Weight	6.42 oz (182 grams)
Water resistant	MIL-STD-810G compliant
Colors	Gray
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	6.6 in
Screen Area	105.2 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1600 px
Points per inch	266 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	20:9
Ratio (screen:body)	83.1%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	- PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Internal Memory	64GB 3GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSDXC

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 10
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Quad
Specs	-13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, PDAF -5 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0'', 1.12µm -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, (wide)
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC	No
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Battery

Capacity	4000 mAh
Type	Li-Po, non-removable
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

LG K42 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The LG K42 scores 94368 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	94368 (Position 962 out of 1146)

Antutu 8 Ranking
956. HTC Wildfire E2	94824
957. Honor Play 4T	94763
958. Infinix Note 7 Lite	94759
959. Nokia C5 Endi	94739
960. alcatel 3L (2021)	94670
961. HiSense A5	94501
962. LG K42	94368
963. Xiaomi Mi A1 (5X)	94339
964. LG K41S	94321
965. alcatel 1S (2021)	94237
966. Oukitel WP5 Pro	94206
967. Cubot C20	94202
968. Ulefone Armor X8	94179

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	179 (Position 1409 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	732 (Position 1513 out of 1873)

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1403. Vernee Mix 2	181
1404. BQ Aquaris X Pro	181
1405. Vernee Mars Pro	180
1406. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5	180
1407. BLU G80	180
1408. Infinix Hot 8	180
1409. LG K42	179
1410. iiiF150 Air1	178
1411. Motorola Moto E22s	178
1412. Tecno Spark 9	178
1413. iiiF150 Air1 Pro	178
1414. Ulefone Note 13P	178
1415. UMIDIGI A7	178

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1507. Ulefone Armor X10 Pro	745
1508. Oukitel C21 Pro	741
1509. Sony Xperia X Performance	741
1510. Meizu Pro 6	737
1511. LG G5	736
1512. LeEco Le 2	735
1513. LG K42	732
1514. Sony Xperia XZs	729
1515. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge	723
1516. Nokia C110	720
1517. Oppo A16e	720
1518. Tecno Pova Neo	720
1519. LG Q31	720

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from LG. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Review of LG K42

LG k42 is a smartphone that appeared on the market in the fall of 2020. It stands out with interesting design solutions, only one color and an excitingly beautiful and large screen. Its dimensions predispose to comfortable use every day. In addition, the LG K42 offers a quadruple rear camera and quality and loud sound. It also has protection according to the MIL-STD-810G standard. This way you can be sure of its durability even in extreme conditions.
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LG K42 Release Date

The LG K42 was officially announced and released on September 21, 2020. It is available in Gray.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does LG K42 cost?

The price of the LG K42 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at . Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the LG K42 come out?

The LG K42 was released on September 21, 2020.

What is the size and weight of LG K42 ?

The LG K42 has dimensions of Height: 165 mm Width: 76.7 mm Thickness: 8.4 mm and weighs approximately 182 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of LG K42?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.6 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 px at a pixel density of 266 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a LG K42 have?

Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) with processor Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53. LG K42 is available with internal memory of 64GB 3GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the LG K42?

The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0'', 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the LG K42?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, (wide) and features like

What colors does the LG K42 come in?

The LG K42 is available in the following colors: Gray.

What is the AnTuTu score of the LG K42?

The LG K42 scores 94368 points in AnTuTu 8.