Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb vs LG K42

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb vs LG K42 Comparison - Compare Size, Cameras, Specs, Features, Price of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb with LG K42.
Name	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb	LG K42

Antutu benchmark	434117	93188
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus	MediaTek Helio P22
Diagonal size	6.39 "	6.6 "
Resolution	2340x1080	1600x720
Multi-touch (number of touches)	10	10
RAM	12 Gb	3 Gb
Bezel-less	Yes	Yes
ROM	256 GB	64 GB
External memory	No	MicroSD (TF), supports cards up to 256Gb
Rear camera	48 Mp	13 Mp
Camera	Dual Camera	Four cameras
Sensor model	Sony IMX586
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Front (selfie) camera	20 Mp	8 Mp
Battery	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Wireless charging	No	No
Network	4 G	4 G
WiFi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
NFC	No	Yes
Navigation (Positioning)	GPS, A-GPS, GLONAS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONAS
Notifications Led	Yes	No
Fingerprint's scanner	Yes	Yes
Operating system (OS)	Android 9.0	Android 10.0 (Q)
Material	Metal and plastic	Plastic
Weight	205 g	182 g
Dimensions	163,6 x 75 x 8,8 mm	165 x 76,7 x 8,4 mm
Price	539.00€ ($631.80) See Details	147.00€ ($172.31) See Details

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb vs LG K42: Camera comparison.

In this table, you can compare the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro’s camera vs LG K42’s camera, see the difference between the 48Mp Sony IMX586 sensor and the 13Mp sensor, and understand which camera has the maximum benefits compared to the competitor.

Name	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb	LG K42
Rear camera	48 Mp	13 Mp
Sensor model	Sony IMX586
Flash	Dual LED flash	Dual LED flash
Front (selfie) camera	20 Mp	8 Mp
Flash	No	No

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb vs LG K42: battery life comparison.

Below, you can find the last battery life test between the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs LG K42, compare the difference between their batteries when in performance or normal mode, and see what chargers they support.

Name	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb	LG K42
Battery	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Type	Non-removable	Non-removable
Stand-by time	6-7 days	6-7 days
Battery Life	2-3 days	2-3 days
Working hours in hard mode	8-9 hours	8-9 hours
Talk time	30 hours	30 hours
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging	No	No

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb vs LG K42: Antutu benchmark comparison.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb in the AnTuTu benchmark test got 434117 score points which is 365.85% faster than the LG K42, which got 93188. You can compare its ranking and performance with other models results based on the Antutu test below.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb

6.39 inches (2340x1080) Gorilla glass / Snapdragon 855 Plus / 12Gb / 256GB / 48Mp Sony IMX586 / 4000mAh

539.00€

$631.80

434117

LG K42

6.6 inches (1600x720) Gorilla glass / Helio P22 / 3Gb / 64GB / 13Mp / 4000mAh

147.00€

$172.31

93188

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb vs LG K42: Geekbench benchmark comparison.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb in the Geekbench benchmark tests got a 746 points score in "Single-core" of against the LG K42 which got 158, it is 372.15% faster. In "Multi-core" score 2514 vs 797 (215.43% faster). You can compare its ranking and performance with other models results based on the Geekbench test below.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb

6.39 inches (2340x1080) Gorilla glass / Snapdragon 855 Plus / 12Gb / 256GB / 48Mp Sony IMX586 / 4000mAh

539.00€

$631.80

746 / 2514

LG K42

6.6 inches (1600x720) Gorilla glass / Helio P22 / 3Gb / 64GB / 13Mp / 4000mAh

147.00€

$172.31

158 / 797

What is the difference between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb and LG K42? (compare specs) (which is better)

The main differences, why it is better to choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb (advantages)

Good performance: Is 365.85% faster in the Antutu test (340929 score difference).
Has a higher resolution newer rear camera: 48Mp Sony IMX586 compared to 13Mp
Has a higher resolution front (selfie) camera: 20Mp vs 8Mp .
Has a higher screen resolution: 2340x1080 vs 1600x720.
Have infrared blaster supports.

Why it is better not to take Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro 12/256Gb (disadvantages)

Does not support NFC.
Does not have Headphone Jack. Need audio 3.5mm headphone jack adapter

The main differences, why it is better to choose the LG K42 (advantages)

Best weight: 23 grams less (182 vs 205).
NFC supports.
Have headphone Jack. 3.5mm supports.

Why it is better not to take LG K42 (disadvantages)

Does not have infrared blaster supports.

The advantages of both models

Have fast charging supports.

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