The LG K42 and LG K52 have surfaced on India's BIS certification website, a strong sign that both budget phones could launch in the country soon. The listing was spotted under the model numbers LM-K420YMW and LM-K520YMW, believed to correspond to the LG K42 and LG K52 respectively. Because both handsets are already on sale in other regions, their specifications are already known.
The leak was shared by well-known tipster Mukul Sharma, who posted that the two phones appear on the Indian BIS database. The LG K42 has already launched in Central America and the Caribbean, while the LG K52 went on sale in Europe. A BIS listing is typically one of the final steps before a device reaches the Indian market, which is why this LG sighting has drawn attention.
LG K42 and LG K52 expected specifications
Since both devices are already available abroad, their hardware is no longer a mystery. The two phones share a 6.6-inch HD+ display and a 4,000mAh battery, but they differ in processor, RAM, and camera setup.
LG K42
The LG K42 carries a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a centered hole-punch cutout for the front camera. It runs Android 10 with LG UX on top, powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded via microSD card.
- Quad rear camera in a square module: 13-megapixel primary, 5-megapixel wide, 2-megapixel depth, and 2-megapixel macro sensors
- 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls
- 3D sound engine audio, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant button
- Two color options: Green and Gray
LG K52
The LG K52 runs Android 10 with LG's Q OS and features a 6.6-inch HD+ FullVision display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is built on an octa-core chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD. The phone measures 165.0 x 76.7 x 8.4mm and weighs 186 grams.
- Quad rear camera: 48-megapixel primary, 5-megapixel ultra-wide with a 115-degree field of view, 2-megapixel depth, and 2-megapixel macro sensors
- 13-megapixel front camera
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Full specifications compared
| Specification | LG K42 | LG K52 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6-inch HD+, hole-punch | 6.6-inch HD+ FullVision, 20:9 |
| Processor | Helio P22 | Octa-core |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, microSD | 64GB, microSD up to 2TB |
| Software | Android 10, LG UX | Android 10, Q OS |
| Primary camera | 13MP quad setup | 48MP quad setup |
| Front camera | 8MP | 13MP |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,000mAh |
Pricing and an exact India release date have not been confirmed, but the BIS appearance suggests an announcement may not be far off.
