Blu G5 (G0090UU) vs LG K40 (X420EMW)

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Side by side comparison between Blu G5 vs LG K40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2019 6:24 AM, updated: 5/13/2021 10:28 AM

Compare LG K40 X Blu G5 (G0090UU) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points LG K40 (X420EMW) Compare Blu G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K40 (X420EMW)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Blu G5 (G0090UU)	vs	14 Advantages LG K40 (X420EMW)
+293 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)29% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)25% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

32GB (20GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1440 pixels

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	K40 (X420EMW)
Other model names	BLU G5 G0090UU	LG K40 LMX420EMW NFC Dual-sim, LM-X420EMW, LG-LMX420EMW
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Blu	LG
Release date	7/1/2019	3/31/2019
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 150.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.93 in)	71.9 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	8 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	100 hours (4.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Twilight Blue • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included	• Colors: Black, Moroccan Blue, Platinum Gray • 18:9 ratio FullVision display • LED notification • DTS-X Surround sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu G5 (G0090UU)	LG K40 (X420EMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered