LG K42

LG K42: Design

The LG K42 is the newest member of the South Korean brand’s budget smartphone portfolio in India. The device is amongst the few budget-oriented smartphones which have MIL-STD810G military-grade certification which protects the device from natural elements such as dirt and water. The rear panel also has a horizontal-lining pattern which is different from the usual gradient surface found on the majority of smartphones. The camera module is in square-shape and is a storehouse for four sensors and an LED flash. The front of the device also brings along the modern design aspects. There is a punch-hole which is placed at the center-top. The bezels are thin on all corners; except for the chin. It is an LCD panel that is 6.6-inches in size and has an 83.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display comes with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 266 PPI pixel density.

LG K42: Hardware Performance

The LG K42 is an entry-level smartphone that makes use of the MediaTek Helio P22 processor. This is an octa-core processor that is based on a 12nm processor and is paired up with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU that takes care of the graphics department. We have seen multiple devices powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 processor and the performance can be vouched for basic tasks. The processor is paired up with 3GB RAM and a 64GB storage option. The gaming experience will be better only with low-end games. High-end gaming wouldn’t be lag-free.

LG K42: Price To Specs Ratio

The LG K42 is priced at Rs. 10,990 in the Indian market. You get the device with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. In this price bucket, there are several models which you can buy. Specifically, you get numerous options from Chinese rivals such as Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, and Oppo which are priced under Rs. 10,000 and offer similar or better hardware. But, the specialty in which this device has the Military-grade certified body which only a few handsets in this segment offer.

LG K42: Camera Specifications

The LG K42 uses a four-lens camera module at the rear with a 13MP primary sensor which is paired up with a 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with 125-degree FoV. The rear camera setup also has a pair of 2MP sensors for macro and depth photography. While the sensors aren’t high-end, they are sufficient enough for imaging when there is ample light in the surroundings. The rear camera setup will be capable of clicking HDR images and also Panorama shots. The video recording supported by the rear camera setup is 1080@30fps. Coming to the selfie camera, the punch-hole has an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The front camera is also capable of recording 1080p@30fps videos.

LG K42: Important/ Highlight Feature

The LG K42’s unique features are the walkie-talkie feature which you can use with a click of a button. The device gets its power from a 4,000 mAh battery unit which supports standard 10W charging. The setup is sufficient to run the device through more than half a day on a single charge. The security is taken care of by a physical fingerprint scanner which is integrated on the side panel.

LG K42: Verdict

The LG K42 is a decent offering in its segment. It grabs all the attention with its MIL-810G military-grade certification that makes it a rugged handset. The quad-lens setup and a punch-hole design are what makes it further ahead of the competitions. The major drawback here is the entry-level MediaTek Helio P22 processor. The device would have got some additional points if it came packed with a slightly higher-range chipset.