LG K42 (K420EMW) vs Blu R1 HD (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K42 vs Blu R1 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2021 5:02 PM, updated: 3/7/2021 7:37 PM

Compare Blu R1 HD X LG K42 (K420EMW) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Blu R1 HD (8GB) Compare LG K42 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K42 (K420EMW)

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20 Advantages LG K42 (K420EMW)	vs	4 Advantages Blu R1 HD (8GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.6"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP173% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)30% Lighter
266 PPI	vs	+294 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
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Model	K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Other model names	LG K42 LMK420EMW, LM-K420EMW Dual-SIM NFC	Blu R1 HD R0010UU, Blu R1 HD Prime exclusive
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), USA
Brand	LG	Blu
Release date	9/21/2020	6/1/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)	72 x 143.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.65 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
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)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	15 hours
Standby	180 hours (7.5 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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: Black • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K42 (K420EMW)	Blu R1 HD (8GB)
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