LG K42

“The phone has a new design, a large display, a decent battery life and an average camera performance. Though the phone fairs well on many fronts, what may not work is the price segment in which it falls. Brands like Xiaomi, Realme and for that matter, even Samsung offer multiple options in this price range. And to be fair, they come with more features than offered by LG K42.”

“The LG K42 is one of the budget smartphones from the company priced under Rs. 15K. However, with tough competition in the market, the LG smartphone department is shutting down. This means new updates for existing smartphones like the LG K42 are going to be nil! In this scenario, it doesn't make sense to get this device. Do note, there are plenty of options for a similar price from brands like Samsung, Redmi, Poco, Realme, and so on.”

“The LG K42 is a good looking device, but fails to stand out in any other area. The phone’s looks are great and can turn heads, but a phone that doesn’t have the performance, the camera optics, or the battery life to stand out in a sea of competitors cannot be a good recommendation. Further, the LG K42’s grippy and good looking back is rendered pointless if you have to snap on a case to protect the phone anyway.”