Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM) vs LG K22 (K200TM9)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs LG K22 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

2/28/2021 6:13 PM, updated: 2/28/2021 6:17 PM

Compare LG K22 XSamsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)23Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04PointsLG K22 (K200TM9)Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-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!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	vs	4 Advantages LG K22 (K200TM9)
+2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+720x1600 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+6.6"6% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G 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	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+15W150% 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.	vs	6W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)14% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
266 PPI	vs	+271 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	K22 (K200TM9)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)	LG K22 LM-K200TM9, LMK200TM9.ABMDTN (Boost Mobile)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	September, 2020	October, 2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	75.4 x 157.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.21 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
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.
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8nm)	64bit - Qualcomm 215 QM215 (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 570 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 570	1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	Qualcomm Adreno 308
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	60Hz	60Hz
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	2000/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2123º 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
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	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray - One UI 2.5 - Samsung Pay - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Gray - Google Assistant - Silicone case included - Earphones included - WiFi hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) BL-M03
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB-RAM)	LG K22 (K200TM9)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.154W/kg (head) \| 1.334W/kg (body)	feature not registered