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LG K42 Specifications

Released 2020, September 21

The LG LG K42 is a sophisticated smartphone featuring a 6.6" display with 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density) resolution, powered by the Helio P22 processor.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 13MP camera system capable of recording 1080p@30fps.

The device is equipped with a 4000mAh battery supporting 10W wired and runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, officially released 2020, September 21.

Display

6.6" 720x1600 pixels

Camera

13MP

Chipset

Helio P22

Battery

4000mAh 10W

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the device?

The LG K42 features a Helio P22 processor, 6.6" display, 13MP main camera, and 4000mAh battery.

What processor (CPU) and GPU does the LG K42 use?

LG K42 is powered by Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) with Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and PowerVR GE8320 graphics.

What type of display does LG K42 have? What is the size and resolution?

IPS LCD 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio) with 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

What network technologies does LG K42 support? Does it support 5G?

LG K42 does not support 5G technology. It supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

What materials is it made of?

Not specified

What are the charging capabilities?

10W wired

What are the camera specifications of LG K42?

13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

What type of security features does LG K42 have?

LG K42 features a fingerprint sensor for secure authentication.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

Platform

OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC
Internal
64GB 3GB RAM

Battery

Type
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging
10W wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 - Europe
Speed
Yes, 384 kbps

Body

Dimensions
165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Launch

Announced
2020, September 21
Status
Available. Released 2020, September 21

Misc

Colors
Gray, Green
Models
LMK420, LM-K420, LMK420H, LM-K420H, LMK420E, LM-K420E, LMK420Y, LM-K420Y
Price
About 140 EUR

Main Camera

Quad
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single
8 MP, (wide)
Video
1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

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