BQ Aquaris X Pro
#3587
LG K42
#4316Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X Pro
LG K42
Performance
69.967.2
Camera
61.819.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
25.428.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.353.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.934.6
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X Pro features a more compact 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the LG K42's larger 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 626 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Helio P22 in the K42.
- The camera system on the Aquaris X Pro includes a 12 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording, while the K42 has a 13 MP rear camera with a multi-lens setup but limited to 1080p video.
- The K42 has a larger 4000 mAh battery, compared to the 3100 mAh battery of the Aquaris X Pro, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Aquaris X Pro on Android 7.1.1 and the K42 on Android 10, which is upgradable to Android 11, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X Pro
LG K42
General
Release Date
2017
2020, September 21
Announced
2017
2020, September 21
Description
N/A
Also known as LG K52 in Brazil
Display
Size
5.2"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, 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, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.5 x 72.7 x 7.8 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
158 g
182 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Glaze White
Gray, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass