LG K42
$153Starting price · USBudget2020
3.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.6"
Display
13MP
Camera
4,000
mAh
3GB
Max RAM
10W
Charging
182g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe LG K42 is an entry-level device that struggles with modern performance demands due to its aging processor and limited RAM. While it offers basic utility like a headphone jack and expandable storage, it is significantly outclassed by modern budget alternatives.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera3.0
Performance2.0
Battery4.0
Display3.0
Build4.0
Value3.0
Strengths
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Dedicated microSD slot
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
USB-C connectivity
Weaknesses
Extremely outdated Helio P22 chipset
Low 3GB RAM capacity
Low resolution 720p display
Slow 10W charging speed
Poor camera performance
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