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LG K42

Name: LG K42
Brand: LG

The LG K42 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2020).

2020 · Lower-mid-range · Android 10

Overall

Performance

C+

Display

Battery

Camera

Charging

Software

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.6" · 165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)

RAM3GB

Storage64GB

Main Camera13 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓6.6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Basic Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) for simple tasks only

✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

⚠️ Not ideal for

GamingMultitaskingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2020, September 21. Released 2020, September 21

Also Known As

Also known as LG K52 in Brazil

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Android 10, upgradable to Android 11

RAM

3GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.6"

Resolution

720×1600

Sharpness

266 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,000 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

Li-Po 4000 mAh

Charging

10W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

182g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Gray, Green

Sensors

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

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

Yes, 384 kbps

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the LG K42 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the LG K42 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the LG K42 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).

Yes, the LG K42 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The LG K42 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the LG K42 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The LG K42 ships with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11.

The LG K42 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The LG K42 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.

The LG K42 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.

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