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LG Wing 5G (F100EMW) vs LG K42 (K420HMW)

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

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Compare LG K42 X LG Wing 5G (F100EMW) 24Points
6.8"
POLED

1080x2460

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points LG K42 (K420HMW) Compare LG Wing X
6.6"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)

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!

Wing 5G (F100EMW)} 24 Advantages LG Wing 5G (F100EMW) vs K42 (K420HMW)} 5 Advantages LG K42 (K420HMW)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (100GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (45GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2460 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+395 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+6.8"3%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches80%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+25W150%
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.
vs10W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
260 grams (9.1 ounces)vs+184 grams (6.44 ounces)41%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)30%
Thinner
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
ModelWing 5G (F100EMW)K42 (K420HMW)
Other model namesLG Wing 5G LM-F100EMW, LMF100EMW (Dual-Sim)LG K42 LMK420HMW, LM-K420HMW Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)ColombiaCosta RicaGuatemalaHondurasNicaraguaPanama
(Latin America), Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
BrandLGLG
Release date10/15/20209/21/2020
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 169.5 millimeters (2.93 x 6.67 in)76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)
Weight260 grams (9.1 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/1.9117°1/3.4"1.0µm
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/2.55"1.4µm
(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 resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels

*Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging13W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours16 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)180 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Aurora Gray, Illusion Sky
• Always-on display
• Rotating main display
• Secondary display: G-OLED, 1080x1240, 3.9"
• Knock On, QuickMemo
• Colors: Titan, Green, Red
• Silicon case included
• LG 3D Sound Engine

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Wing 5G (F100EMW)LG K42 (K420HMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.55W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.357W/kg (head), 1.304W/kg (body)feature not registered
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