LG K42 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better RAM than LG K42. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | LG K42 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Quad | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 10999 |
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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 August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
LG K42 has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. LG K42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 269 PPI & LG's phone has only 266 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to LG K42's lower 3 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
LG K42 has 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. LG K42 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 10.
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Full Comparison
| Name | LG K42 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | LMK420YMW, K42 | Redmi 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 22, 2021 | August 27, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.6 x 8.4 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 196 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 266 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyro Sensor | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Arm Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Talk Time | 16 hours | 37 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |