LG Stylo 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A42 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.8 inches

6.6 inches

Resolution:

2460 x 1080 pixels, 20.5:9 ratio, 395 PPI

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI

Technology:

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

82.52 %

84.26 %

Features:

Scratch-resistant glass (NEG Dinorex), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225

Processor:

Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm

GPU:

PowerVR GE8320

Adreno 619

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 42 GB

128GB, available to use: 106 GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 2000 GB

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

4000 mAh

5000 mAh

Type:

Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Not user replaceable

Charging:

Fast charging

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Triple camera

Quad camera

Main camera:

13 MP (PDAF)

48 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 1/3"; 1.12 μm

F1.8; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

5 MP (Ultra-wide)

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.2

Third camera:

5 MP (Depth information)

5 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.4

Fourth camera:

5 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Video recording:

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)

Front:

13 MP

20 MP (Autofocus)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.75 x 3.06 x 0.34 inches (171.4 x 77.7 x 8.7 mm)

6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)

Weight:

7.76 oz (220.0 g)

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

Resistance:

Yes; MIL-STD-810 certified

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

In-screen fingerprint

Features:

Stylus

Keys:

Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Holographic white

Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey

Cellular

5G:

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

UMTS:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Shared with microSD

SIM type:

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Features:

DTS:X Virtual Surround

Screen mirroring:

DLNA, Wireless screen share

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible)

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Other:

UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

NFC

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Sep 14, 2020

Apr 08, 2021

FCC ID value:

ZNFQ730AM

A3LSMA426U

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.30 W/kg

1.11 W/kg

Body:

0.72 W/kg

1.25 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

0.84 W/kg

1.06 W/kg

Phablet:

3.76 W/kg

3.81 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 300

€ 340

User Manual:

This is the official LG Stylo 6 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

USB Type-C, Charger, Important Information Booklet

Availability

Officially announced:

May 20, 2020

Sep 02, 2020