LG K42 (K420EMW) vs Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K42 vs Lenovo Legion 2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.92"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2460
64
MP
MP
44mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Model | K42 (K420EMW) | Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) |
Other model names | LG K42 LMK420EMW, LM-K420EMW Dual-SIM NFC | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (L70081) |
Country or region available | (Europe) | China |
Brand | LG | Lenovo |
Release date | 9/21/2020 | 4/26/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in) | 78.5 x 176 millimeters (3.09 x 6.93 in) |
Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 259 grams (9.07 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: RGB LED light panel |
Protection against water and others | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.92" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2460 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 388 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | ZUI 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 809642 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2123°16mm1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/1.32" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 44 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider) |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 7680x5720 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.65" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 90W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 180 hours (7.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Titan, Green, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine | • Colors: Ultimate Black, Titanium White • Built-in two cooling fans • Gaming triggers: 6 pressure sensitive zones: 4 ultrasonic buttons (top), 2 capacitive sliding buttons (back) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG K42 (K420EMW) | Lenovo Legion 2 Pro (128GB/12GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |