LG K51 (K500UMT3) vs Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K51 vs Motorola Moto G42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1560
13
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G42 (128GB/4GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Model | K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | LG K51 (T-Mobile) LMK500UMT3ATMOTN, LM-K500UMT3 | Lenovo Moto G42 XT2233-2 |
Country or region available | USA | (Latin America), (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Motorola |
Release date | 5/1/2020 | 6/28/2022, Announced: 6/9/2022 |
Depth | 8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.92 x 166.96 millimeters (3.07 x 6.57 in) | 73.47 x 160.61 millimeters (2.89 x 6.32 in) |
Weight | 204 grams (7.14 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 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. | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 411 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Panda King Glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) |
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 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 400/150 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 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41) | LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm1/5"115° 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm1/5"85° | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 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 | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.64µm 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
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 K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 576 hours (24 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (128GB/4GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 gray • Google Assistant • DTS:X 3D sound surround • HAC M3/T3 | • Colors: Atlantic Green, Metallic Rose |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG K51 (K500UMT3) | Moto G42 (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 |