LG expands 2020 K series smartphone line-up with three new devices

LG has expanded its 2020 K series line-up by announcing three new smartphones today, which includes the LG K42, K52 and K62.

The back panel of the LG K42 comes with a wave pattern that gives the impression of it changing colors, while an ultraviolet coating protects the device against scratches. The rear camera is a quad lens setup which includes a 13MP primary lens with LED flash, a 5MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera lens. The selfie camera is an 8MP shooter. The device is powered by a 2GHz octa-core processor. The LG K42 comes with 3GB RAM and the onboard storage capacity of either 32GB or 64GB is expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card.

The LG K52 comes with a fingerprint-resistant matte finish at the back. The rear camera is a quad lens setup which includes a 48MP primary lens with LED flash, a 5MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera lens. The selfie camera is a 13MP shooter. The device is powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor. The LG K52 comes with 4GB RAM and the onboard storage capacity of either 64GB is expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card.

The LG K62 comes with a fingerprint-resistant matte finish at the back. The rear camera is a quad lens setup which includes a 48MP primary lens with LED flash, a 5MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera lens. The selfie camera is a 28MP shooter. The device is powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor. The LG K62 comes with 4GB RAM and the onboard storage capacity of 128GB is expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card.

Common features across the three devices include a 6.6-inch HD+ FullVision display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, presence of LG 3D Sound Engine, a 4,000mAh battery, and they run on Q OS based on Android 10. The cameras come with Flash Jump Cut feature that takes four pictures at preset intervals to create a stop-motion effect, AI CAM that recommends optimal settings based on the subject, and YouTube Live that lets the users share live feed instantly.

All three models come in a variety of colors, and will be available in Europe starting next month. Key markets of Asia, Latin America, and Middle East will get them later. LG is yet to announce the prices of the devices.