LG K42 vs Oppo A53 2020: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K42 vs Oppo A53 2020. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K42LG K42Global · 3GB · 64GB
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LG K42
LG K42
Global · 3GB · 64GB
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Oppo A53 2020
Oppo A53 2020
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera 5.8Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity
Battery score 5.2 Battery 7.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.5
6 reviews
6.3
12 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K42 vs Oppo A53 2020

Specs where to buy LG K42 LG K42
Global · 3GB · 64GB 		Oppo A53 2020 price compare Oppo A53 2020
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.6" 6.5"
Resolution HD+ HD+
Usable surface 83% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
165.0 mm
8.4 mm 		75.1 mm
163.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 182 g 186 g
Micro Helio P22
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 460
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 94.000
v8 		138.156
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · Unknow

2 3 4 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13B10
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand LG Oppo
Aliases LMK420EMW, LM-K420EMW Oppo A53 (2020), CPH2127

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

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K42
Oppo A53 2020
LG K42
Oppo A53 2020
Size
76.7 mm • 165.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.1 mm • 163.9 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 182 g 186 g
Usable surface 83 % 82 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance MIL-STD-810G -
Colors
Gray

Green
Black

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.6" 6.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1600 px 		HD+
720 x 1600 px
Density 266 Pixels per inch 270 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
7.3
Is it comfortable?
9.0
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.0
6.2
Number of reviews
6 reviews
12 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Kryo 240 1.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 240 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
94.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 47% of devices
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138.156
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.7
7.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.3
6.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.8
4.9
Number of reviews
6 reviews
12 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13B10
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC02K0
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
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
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • 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 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.3
6.9
Quality of nighttime photos
5.2
5.2
Quality of selfies
5.8
6.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
6.3
Number of reviews
6 reviews
12 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- --
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 		0.770 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
7.9
Quality of the GPS
8.2
7.0
And the WiFi?
8.0
7.7
Number of reviews
6 reviews
12 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes,
18.0W
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
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
12 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • ColorOS 7.2 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 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
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    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
  • 0%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
12 reviews
Prices
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