LG K42 vs Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has better RAM than LG K42. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than LG K42 which has resolution of 720 x 1600. Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has more internal memory than LG K42
| Name | LG K42 | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.45 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Quad | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 13499 |
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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 April 8th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M15 5G is Rs. 13499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has screen size of 6.45 inches which falls short to LG K42's 6.6 inch screen. LG K42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 396 PPI & LG's phone has only 266 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to LG K42's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M15 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than LG K42 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses LG K42's 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to LG K42's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | LG K42 | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | LMK420YMW, K42 | M15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 22, 2021 | April 8th, 2024 |
| In The Box | User Manual, SIM Ejector Pin, Smartphone, Data Cable (Type C-to-C) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.6 x 8.4 mm | 76.8 x 160.1 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 217 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Blue Topaz, Celestine Blue, Stone Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels | 6.45 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 266 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | |
| Features | 800nits brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyro Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 4 Gen OS Upgrades, 5 Years of Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 6 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P22 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 16 hours | 23 hours |
| Video Playback Time | 25 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 128 hours | |