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Positivo S380 vs LG K42 (K420HM)

Side by side comparison between Positivo S380 vs LG K42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K42 X Positivo S380 03Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.6"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

S380} 3 Advantages Positivo S380 vs K42 (K420HM)} 26 Advantages LG K42 (K420HM)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)53%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+3GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)35%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+266 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+6.6"89%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
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ModelPositivo S380K42 (K420HM)
Other model namesPositivo S380 Dual Chip, Positivo Ypy S380 Dual ChipLG K42 LMK420HM, LM-K420HM Single-SIM
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Latin America)ChileEcuadorMexicoPeru
(Latin America), Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
BrandPositivoLG
Release date9/1/20149/21/2020
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)62.6 x 119 millimeters (2.46 x 4.69 in)76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI266 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
RAM memory512MB3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 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 resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered180 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black
• Facebook, WhatsApp, Mundo Positivo
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Titan, Green, Red
• Silicon case included
• LG 3D Sound Engine

☢️ Radiation rate

Positivo S380LG K42 (K420HM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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