LG K42 vs LG Q6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K42 vs LG Q6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K42LG K42Global · 3GB · 64GB
LG Q6LG Q6Global · 3GB · 32GB · LGM700N
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG K42
LG K42
Global · 3GB · 64GB
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LG Q6
LG Q6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · LGM700N
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera 4.9Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity
Battery score 5.2 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.5
6 reviews
6.4
36 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K42 vs LG Q6

Specs where to buy LG K42 LG K42
Global · 3GB · 64GB 		stores to buy LG Q6 LG Q6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · LGM700N
Inches 6.6" 5.5"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 79% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
165.0 mm
8.4 mm 		69.3 mm
142.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 182 g 149 g
Micro Helio P22
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 435
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 94.000
v8 		45.000
v?
Battery 4000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · Unknow

2 3 4 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases LMK420EMW, LM-K420EMW LG-M700A, M700A

Release Date
Release date September 2020,
3 years ago 		July 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K42
LG Q6
LG K42
LG Q6
Size
76.7 mm • 165.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.3 mm • 142.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 182 g 149 g
Usable surface 83 % 79 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy
Resistance MIL-STD-810G -
Colors
Gray

Green
Black

White

Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6.6" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 18:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1600 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 266 Pixels per inch 439 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
7.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
8.4
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.0
7.0
Number of reviews
6 reviews
36 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762 Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
94.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 47% of devices
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45.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.7
6.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.3
6.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.8
5.3
Number of reviews
6 reviews
36 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.3
6.8
Quality of nighttime photos
5.2
4.8
Quality of selfies
5.8
6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
6.8
Number of reviews
6 reviews
36 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.384 W/Kg on head
1.540 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.780 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
7.9
Quality of the GPS
8.2
7.5
And the WiFi?
8.0
7.6
Number of reviews
6 reviews
36 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
36 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 33%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 27%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
36 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 122 --

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