LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405) vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L3 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2021 10:47 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 4:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM) Compare LG Optimus L3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)

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!

3 Advantages LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)62% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X20 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (150MB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)723 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.85 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)38% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
125 PPI	vs	+266 PPI113% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.6"106% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP20 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps555 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
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Model	Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Other model names	LG Optimus L3 Dual-Sim, LGE405, LG-E405	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2012	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020
Depth	11.85 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.43 x 4.04 in)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)
Weight	119 grams (4.17 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	125 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	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 Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
RAM memory	384MB	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1GB (150MB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	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	feature not registered	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	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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 Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Built-in digital compass • LG Optimus UI • LG SmartShare • DLNA • Java framework	• Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 8GB RAM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)