LG K42 vs LG Velvet 5G
Quick Comparison
LG Velvet 5G has better RAM than LG K42. In terms of display resolution, LG Velvet 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than LG K42 which has resolution of 720 x 1600. LG Velvet 5G has more internal memory than LG K42
| Name | LG K42 | LG Velvet 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Quad | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 54999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 22, 2021. The cost of LG K42 is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 07, 2020. The Expected cost of LG Velvet 5G is Rs. 54999.
Display comparison
LG Velvet 5G has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to LG K42's 6.6 inch screen. LG K42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as LG Velvet 5G has OLED Screen type. LG Velvet 5G has display density of 395 PPI & LG K42 has only 266 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
LG Velvet 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to LG K42's lower 3 GB RAM. LG Velvet 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than LG K42 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
LG Velvet 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses LG K42's 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. LG Velvet 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to LG K42's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 10.
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Full Comparison
| Name | LG K42 | LG Velvet 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 22, 2021 | May 07, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.6 x 8.4 mm | 74.1 x 167.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 180 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels | 6.8 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 266 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.6% | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyro Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 16 MP f/1.9 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 620 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 9W | |
| Talk Time | 16 hours | 17 hours |