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alcatel 1SE (2020) vs LG K42

What 1SE (2020) does better (3) and where K42 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

alcatel 1SE (2020)
alcatel · 20201SE (2020)
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $160
vs
LG K42
LG · 2020K42
4.4Score
9 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
2.8Display3.7
4.2Camera5.0
2.9Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

1SE (2020)K42
75.2 × 159.28.776.7 × 1658.4
1SE (2020)K42Difference
Height159.2 mm165 mm−5.8 mm
Width75.2 mm76.7 mm−1.5 mm
Thickness8.7 mm8.4 mm+0.3 mm
Weight175 g182 g−7 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 1SE (2020) better than K42?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  2. RAM4 GB vs 3 GB+33%
  3. Weight175 g vs 182 g+4%

Why is K42 better than 1SE (2020)?

  1. NFCNo · 1SE (2020): Yes
  2. Process28 nm vs 12 nm2.3×
  3. CPU frequency1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz+25%
  4. Storage (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  5. Screen size6.2″ vs 6.6″+6%
  6. Selfie camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  7. Bluetooth4.2 vs 5+19%
  8. Thickness8.7 mm vs 8.4 mm+4%
  9. Screen-to-body ratio80.7% vs 83.1%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

LG K42LG K42≈ $1504.4
Design
Weight175 g182 g
Thickness8.7 mm8.4 mm
Height159.2 mm165 mm
Width75.2 mm76.7 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
ColoursAgate Greeen, Power GrayGray, Green
Display
Screen size6.2″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,520 px1,600 px
Pixel density270 ppi266 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio80.7%83.1%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863AMediatek MT6762 Helio P22
Chip makerUnisocMediaTek
Process28 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.6 GHz2 GHz
GPUIMG8322PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM4 GB3 GB
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Storage (base)32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2—
Main sensor size1/3.06"1/3.1"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.25
NFCNoYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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