Both LG K42 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than LG K42 which has resolution of 720 x 1600. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
Name | LG K42 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
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Display | 6.6 in | 6.88 in |
Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
Camera | 13 MP Quad | 32 MP |
Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 6499 |
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 March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 6499.
LG K42 has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88 inch screen. LG K42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. LG's phone has display density of 266 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density.
Both phones come with 3 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera outshines LG K42's 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
Name | LG K42 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
General | ||
Country of Origin | India | |
Model | LMK420YMW, K42 | 25028RN03I |
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 | March 21, 2025 |
In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.6 x 8.4 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
Weight | 182 g | 193 g |
Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
Display | ||
Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
Touch | Yes | Yes |
Size | 6.6 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
PPI | ~ 266 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | |
Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory | ||
RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
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 |
Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2 |
USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
IR Blaster | No | |
Extra | ||
GPS | Yes | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyro Sensor | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
Splash Resistant | Yes | |
IP Rating | IP52 | |
Dust Resistant | Yes | |
Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
Camera | ||
Rear Camera | 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Features | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video | |
Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
Technical | ||
OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio P22 | Unisoc T7250 |
CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Java | No | No |
Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia | ||
Yes | Yes | |
Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery | ||
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |
Talk Time | 16 hours |