Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB) vs LG K42 (K420HM)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A04e vs LG K42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2023 10:47 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 6:31 PM

Compare LG K42 X Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points LG K42 (K420HM) Compare Samsung Galaxy A04e 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)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	vs	11 Advantages LG K42 (K420HM)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+270 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
32GB (18GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+184 grams (6.44 ounces)2% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
6.5"	vs	+6.6"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP47% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4X

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

720x1600 pixels

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	K42 (K420HM)
Other model names	Galaxy A04e SM-A042M/Dual-SIM	LG K42 LMK420HM, LM-K420HM Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Latin America), Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	11/7/2022, Announced: 10/21/2022	9/21/2020
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 124469 (v9) Geekbench: 1000 (v5.4)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	(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	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	180 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, Light Blue, Copper	• Colors: Titan, Green, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M/DS 32GB)	LG K42 (K420HM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered