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T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs LG K42 (K420EMW)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs LG K42 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K42 X T-Mobile Vairy Touch II 03Points
T-Mobile Vairy Touch II
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
35Points LG K42 (K420EMW) Compare T-Mobile Vairy Touch II X
LG K42 (K420EMW)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.6"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K42 (K420EMW)

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Vairy Touch II} 3 Advantages T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs K42 (K420EMW)} 35 Advantages LG K42 (K420EMW)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)84%
Lighter		vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
10MBvs+64GB (45GB available)4607 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSDvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)49%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+266 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.6"136%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
800 mAhvs+4000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
4 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
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ModelVairy Touch IIK42 (K420EMW)
Other model namesT-Mobile Vairy Touch 2, ZTE MiamiLG K42 LMK420EMW, LM-K420EMW Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandT-MobileLG
Release date2/1/20109/21/2020
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 102 millimeters (1.97 x 4.02 in)76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~43.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI266 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
RAM memoryfeature not registered3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage10MB64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41.75μm
2MP depth f/2.41.75μm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, AMR-NB, AMR-WB+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity800 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3 hours16 hours
Standby144 hours (6 days)180 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Phonebook: 1000 contacts
• Java framework		• Colors: Titan, Green, Red
• Silicon case included
• LG 3D Sound Engine

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IILG K42 (K420EMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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