The LG K42 features a 6.6-inch display and four rear cameras. Without much fanfare, the South Korea Company, LG has just launched a new smartphone called LG K42 in the Dominican Republic.
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The phone falls under the mid-range category and it sports a wave pattern on its back which adds a unique appeal. It also offers a tall aspect ratio display, quad rear cameras, and a large battery.
LG K42 Key Specs & Features
- 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi)
- Android 10
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
- 3GB RAM
- 64GB Built-in Storage up to 128GG Memory Card
- 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side)
- 4G LTE Network
- Non-Removable Li-Po 4000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
On the body, the LG K42 is built with a premium-looking material. The handset has body dimensions of 165 x 76.7 x 8.4mm and it weighs 182 grams. It packs MIL-STD-810G that can withstand extreme environmental conditions.
Furthermore, the grippy back panel of the LG K42 features an anti-scratch UV coating that accentuates its appeal.
The android phone has a display size of 6.6 inches IPS LCD with a waterdrop notch. The screen has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a tall aspect ratio of 20:9 ratio, and 266 PPI density.
Cameras Features
On the camera setup, the LG K42 has a quad rear camera assisted by an LED flash. The camera system placed on the back consists of a 13-megapixel main, a 5-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter.
Upfront is a selfies snapper of 8-megapixel which is also for video calling.
Hardware and Software
On the hardware, the device has a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset that is based on 12nm process technology. The chip is coupled with an octa-core processor running at a speed of 2.0 GHz.
It has PowerVR GE8320 GPU and comes with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. There is a micro SDcard slot onboard that you can use to expand it. The LG UX has the latest Android 10 OS preinstalled in it.
Battery and Network
The LG K42 has a non-removable battery of 4,000mAh. It features a dedicated button for accessing the Google Assistant. The fingerprint scanner is on the side.
Meanwhile, music lovers will get a 3D Sound Engine and a 3.5mm audio jack. The connectivity option on the LG K42 is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
LG K42 Price and Availability
The LG K42 is expected to cost $190 which converts to 75,000 Naira in Nigeria, about 1,200 Ghs in Ghana, and 22,000 Ksh in Kenya. It will ship in Gray color.
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LG K42 Specs
Here are a few specs of the LG K42:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10
- Processor: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Gray
- Dimension: 165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 182 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) Quad Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 8 MP, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 4000 mAh, Non-Removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No
