Category Breakdown
Archos Diamond 2 Plus
LG K42
Performance
65.467.2
Camera
28.419.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.428.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
54.753.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.534.6
Summary
- The Archos Diamond 2 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the LG K42's larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, while the LG K42 uses the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22, which is more efficient but has a lower clock speed.
- The camera capabilities of the Archos include a 20.7 MP rear camera, outperforming the LG K42's 13 MP setup, although both can record video at 1080p.
- The LG K42 has a significantly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Archos's 2950 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 6.0, while the LG K42 comes with Android 10, which is upgradable to Android 11, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos Diamond 2 Plus
LG K42
General
Release Date
2016
2020, September 21
Announced
2016
2020, September 21
Description
N/A
Also known as LG K52 in Brazil
Display
Size
5.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.4, PDAF
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2950 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.3 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm (5.84 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
193 g
182 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

