LG Lucid 2 (VS870) vs LG K42 (K420HM)

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Side by side comparison between LG Lucid 2 vs LG K42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2021 7:31 PM, updated: 3/7/2021 7:42 PM

Compare LG K42 X LG Lucid 2 (VS870) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

19Points LG K42 (K420HM) Compare LG Lucid 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K42 (K420HM)

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2 Advantages LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	vs	19 Advantages LG K42 (K420HM)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)143% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+64GB (45GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)17% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+266 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.6"53% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2460 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lucid 2 (VS870)	K42 (K420HM)
Other model names	Verizon LG Lucid2 VS870, Verizon LG Lucid 2 VS870	LG K42 LMK420HM, LM-K420HM Single-SIM
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	4/4/2013	9/21/2020
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.8 x 122.5 millimeters (2.47 x 4.82 in)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(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
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2460 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	16 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	180 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Panorama photo • DLNA Java framework	• Colors: Titan, Green, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)	LG K42 (K420HM)
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