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LG K42 vs ZTE Gabb Z2

What K42 does better (15) and where Gabb Z2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

LG K42
LG · 2020K42
4.4Score
15 advantages≈ $150
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ZTE Gabb Z2
ZTE · 2020Gabb Z2
3.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
3.7Display2.8
5.0Camera2.3
2.4Battery2.2
4.3Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

K42Gabb Z2
76.7 × 1658.471 × 1479.7
K42Gabb Z2Difference
Height165 mm147 mm+18 mm
Width76.7 mm71 mm+5.7 mm
Thickness8.4 mm9.7 mm−1.3 mm
Weight182 g162 g+20 g

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

Why is K42 better than Gabb Z2?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,650 mAh+51%
  2. Main camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  3. RAM3 GB vs 2 GB+50%
  4. Storage (max)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  5. NFCYes · Gabb Z2: No
  6. Screen size6.6″ vs 5.4″+21%
  7. CPU cores8 vs 42×
  8. Storage (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  9. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  10. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Gabb Z2: No
  11. Dual SIMYes · Gabb Z2: No
  12. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%

Why is Gabb Z2 better than K42?

  1. Weight182 g vs 162 g+12%
  2. Pixel density266 ppi vs 295 ppi+11%
  3. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

LG K42LG K42≈ $1504.4
ZTE Gabb Z2ZTE Gabb Z2≈ $1503.8
Design
Weight182 g162 g
Thickness8.4 mm9.7 mm
Height165 mm147 mm
Width76.7 mm71 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
ColoursGray, GreenBlack
Display
Screen size6.6″5.4″
PanelIPS LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,440 px
Pixel density266 ppi295 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio83.1%73.4%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores84
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM3 GB2 GB
Storage (max)64 GB32 GB
Storage (base)64 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP8 MP
Main sensor size1/3.1"—
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh2,650 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging10 W—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth54.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideRear
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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