LG G7 ThinQ (G710N) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG G7 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2019 8:57 PM, updated: 4/14/2020 2:18 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X LG G7 ThinQ (G710N) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

1440x3120

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) Compare LG G7 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)

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!

16 Advantages LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x3120 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+563 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	437 PPI
+6.1"3% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 16MP53% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)16% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 25MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (49GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
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Model	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Other model names	LG G7 (SKT, KT, LG U+), LMG710N, LM-G710N, LG Judy	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	South Korea	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	4/10/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	563 PPI	437 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/150 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm107°FF	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Digital TV FullSeg	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	18 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Gray, Blue, Red • 100% DCI-P3 coverage • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • DTS-X sound 7.1 channel • Quick Charge 3.0 • Miracast • HD DMB TV (only Korea)	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710N)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)