Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs LG K42
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A and LG K42: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and LG.
The verdict
Your pick: LG K42, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 723
LG K42, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 94,000
- against 89,901
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 188 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 89,901 | 94,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 | 233 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 Best value | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | 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 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | MIL-STD-810G, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.22″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | 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, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 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 | 0.48 W/kg Best value | 0.78 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.07 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8A | K42 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB8458IN, M1908C3KG, M1908C3KH | LMK420, LM-K420, LMK420H, LM-K420H, LMK420E, LM-K420E, LMK420Y, LM-K420Y |
