LG K42 (K420YMW) vs Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

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Side by side comparison between LG K42 vs Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite 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 Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite X LG K42 (K420YMW) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Compare LG K42 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K42 (K420YMW)

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!

12 Advantages LG K42 (K420YMW)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+6.6"2% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP9% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 16MP + 2MP + 2MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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
+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	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
266 PPI	vs	+270 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

720x1600 pixels

LED flash

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
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Model	K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
Other model names	LG K42 LMK420YMW, LM-K420YMW Dual-SIM	Lenovo Moto G8 Power Lite XT2055
Country or region available	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, India, Israel, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	9/21/2020	4/1/2020
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)	75.76 x 164.94 millimeters (2.98 x 6.49 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	200 grams (7 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.	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
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)	Moto G8 Power Lite
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (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 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
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) 16 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41.75um 2MP macro f/2.41.75um
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
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	Not 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)	Moto G8 Power Lite
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	180 hours (7.5 days)	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
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: Royal Blue, Arctic Blue • Moto Experiences
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K42 (K420YMW)	Moto G8 Power Lite
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