available Updated: Oct 2026

Lg K42

$158 Status: available

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Display 6.6"

Chipset Helio P22

Camera 13

Battery 4000 mAh

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Should you buy the Lg K42?

Reasons to Buy

4000 mAh battery capacity
6.6" display for media and everyday use
Helio P22 platform for daily performance

Reasons to Avoid

Fast charging details are not yet verified.
Durability and protection details should be confirmed before purchase.

Full Specifications

Structured specifications are still being verified for this device. Showing source specs until the organized table is available.

Also known as LG K52 in Brazil

Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced: 2020, September 21
Status: Available. Released 2020, September 21

Body
Dimensions: 165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 182 g (6.42 oz)
SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- : MIL-STD-810G compliant*
*does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display
Type: IPS LCD
Size: 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm² (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

Platform
OS: Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Chipset: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: PowerVR GE8320

Memory
Card slot - microSDXC
Internal: 64GB 3GB RAM
- : eMMC 5.1

Main Camera
Quad: 13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Single: 8 MP, (wide)
Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes
3.5mm jack : Yes

Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features
Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery
Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging: 10W wired

Misc
Colors: Gray, Green
Models: LMK420, LM-K420, LMK420H, LM-K420H, LMK420E, LM-K420E, LMK420Y, LM-K420Y
Price: About 140 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lg K42 has Helio P22 with 64GB storage, microSDXC. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.

Fast charging support has not been verified in the structured specs yet, so confirm charging details with the seller or manufacturer before buying.