Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs LG K42 (K420YM)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs LG K42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2021 7:49 PM, updated: 3/7/2021 7:49 PM

Compare LG K42 X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points LG K42 (K420YM) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 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 (K420YM)

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 Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	vs	20 Advantages LG K42 (K420YM)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)129% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)8 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
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+266 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.6"37% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP173% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
IP68 certified	vs	+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

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
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Model	Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	K42 (K420YM)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403	LG K42 LMK420YM, LM-K420YM Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	9/1/2014	9/21/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Back camera (main camera)	8 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 resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	16 hours
Standby	640 hours (26.7 days)	180 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	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, White • Sony Exmor RS sensor • ANT+ support • Miracast	• Colors: Titan, Green, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	LG K42 (K420YM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)	feature not registered