LG K42 vs Coolpad Cool X Wide
Coolpad Cool X Wide wins clearly over LG K42 — 6.1 overall against 4.8. The LG K42 launched in 2020; the Coolpad Cool X Wide in 2026. LG K42 gives you the larger screen — 6.6 inches against 6.4 inches.
LG K42: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Coolpad Cool X Wide: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
LG K42
4.8/ 10 — Below average
$199.72≈ €179 · ≈ £150≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon
Full specs & detailsOverall winner
Coolpad Cool X Wide
6.1/ 10 — Average
≈ $150≈ €135 · ≈ £113≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon
Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | LG K42 | Coolpad Cool X Wide |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 (4G) |
| Display | 6.6″ · IPS LCD | 6.38″ · 90 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh · 10W charging | 18W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 3GB / 64GB | 8GB / 256GB |
Which is better?
- Coolpad Cool X Wide wins clearly over LG K42 — 6.1 overall against 4.8.
- Category by category it is split — 1 scored categories each, with 1 tied.
- LG K42 gives you the larger screen — 6.6 inches against 6.4 inches.
- Coolpad Cool X Wide charges faster — 18W wired against 10W.
- LG K42 is the lighter phone — 182 g against 209 g.
Category scores
| Category | LG K42 | Coolpad Cool X Wide |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3.0 | 8.0Better |
| Display | 5.2Better | 3.4 |
| Battery | 5.5 | — |
| Software | 5.8Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 6.5 | — |
| Camera | — | 5.7 |
| Call Quality | — | 7.8 |
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Reasons to consider
LG K42
- Lighter body (182 g vs 209 g)
- Larger display (6.6″ vs 6.38″)
Coolpad Cool X Wide
- More storage (256 GB vs 64 GB)
- More RAM (12 GB vs 3 GB)
- Faster charging (18W vs 10W)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | LG K42 | Coolpad Cool X Wide |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 21 Sep 2020 | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Announced date | — | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 10 | Android 16 |
| Chipset | Helio P22 | — |
| Chipset (as published) | Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 (4G) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | — |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | — |
| Coolpad Cool X Wide wins clearly on Performance (3.0 vs 8.0) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 3 GB RAM + 64 GB | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.6″ | 6.38″ |
| Resolution | 720 × 1,600 pixels | 720 × 1,158 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| LG K42 wins clearly on Display (5.2 vs 3.4) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 165 × 76.7 × 8.4 mm | 150.3 × 94.5 × 8.95 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 209 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Colours | — | Glazed White, Rock Black, Crimson |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | — |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 8 MP wide | 8 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 50 MP |
| Features | ||
| Fingerprint | — | Side-mounted |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Selfie Camera · Single | 8 MP, (wide) | 8 MP |
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