Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global) vs LG K42 (K420YM)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6 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 Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points LG K42 (K420YM) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	vs	15 Advantages LG K42 (K420YM)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+295 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	266 PPI
+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)
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)105% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1440 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
5.45"	vs	+6.6"21% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP28% 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) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% 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.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
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Model	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	K42 (K420YM)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 6 Global 3GB RAM + 32GB, Xiaomi Cereus	LG K42 LMK420YM, LM-K420YM Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), India, Taiwan	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	6/1/2018	9/21/2020
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 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
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	266 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz 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 (650MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
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	M1804C3DG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3DH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3DH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	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+, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm	(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	4000x3000 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	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	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	4.2 + A2DP	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	180 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	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: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9.6	• Colors: Titan, Green, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)	LG K42 (K420YM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered