LG K42 (K420YMW) vs Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K42 vs Huawei Nova 4e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2021 7:46 PM, updated: 3/7/2021 7:54 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 4e X LG K42 (K420YMW) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB) Compare LG K42 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages LG K42 (K420YMW)	vs	14 Advantages Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
+6.6"7% Larger screen	vs	6.15"
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+4000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3340 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)16% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2312 pixels117% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+415 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP55% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
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Model	K42 (K420YMW)	Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	LG K42 LMK420YMW, LM-K420YMW Dual-SIM	华为 nova 4e MAR-AL00, Marie-AL00, Huawei P30 Lite
Country or region available	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, India, Israel, Taiwan	China
Brand	LG	Huawei
Release date	9/21/2020	3/26/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)	72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
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 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2312 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	415 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
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	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
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	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	21 hours
Standby	180 hours (7.5 days)	293 hours (12.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White • EMUI 9.0 • 3D curved glass • Oleophobic coating screen • Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
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