Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A20s vs LG K42
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20s and LG K42: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A20s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 762
- against 723
LG K42, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 233
- against 168
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 75,800 | 94,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 168 | 233 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 762 Best value | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Green | Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.9 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | MIL-STD-810G, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 266 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.69 W/kg Best value | 0.78 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.43 W/kg | 1.29 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.83 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A20s | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A207F, SM-A207M, SM-A2070 | LMK420, LM-K420, LMK420H, LM-K420H, LMK420E, LM-K420E, LMK420Y, LM-K420Y |
