Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better RAM than LG K42. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than LG K42 which has resolution of 720 x 1600. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more internal memory than LG K42
Name | LG K42 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
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Display | 6.6 in | 6.78 in |
Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
Camera | 13 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 9990 |
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 expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990.
LG K42 has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 6.78 inch screen. LG K42 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 393 PPI & LG's phone has only 266 PPI display density.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to LG K42's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than LG K42 (64 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 14 version.
Name | LG K42 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
General | ||
Model | LMK420YMW, K42 | Redmi A5 |
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 | October 16, 2025 (Expected) |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.6 x 8.4 mm | |
Weight | 182 g | |
Display | ||
Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
Touch | Yes | Yes |
Size | 6.6 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
PPI | ~ 266 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
Features | Brightness: 800 nits | |
Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory | ||
RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
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, v5.4 |
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 | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyro Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
NFC | Yes | |
Splash Resistant | Yes | |
Camera | ||
Rear Camera | 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Features | HDR | |
Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
Technical | ||
OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 |
CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | |
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 | No |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery | ||
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | |
Talk Time | 16 hours |