LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs LG V40 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 9:02 PM, updated: 12/8/2022 5:06 PM

Compare LG V40 ThinQ X LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

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9 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	vs	7 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+128GB (104GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (47GB available)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+563 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	537 PPI
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps56% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+3500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+21W17% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
6.1"	vs	+6.4"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP43% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP57% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

36 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

P-OLED

16 million

1440x3120 pixels

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
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Model	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Other model names	Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5	LG V40 (Unlocked) LMV405QA7, LM-V405QA7 (64GB)
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	10/1/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)	75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
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.	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.
📲 Display
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Display type	P-OLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	563 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (47GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41µm52mm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91µm1/3.1"16mmFF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	9W Qi wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	22 hours
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	413 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Aurora Black	• Colors: Aurora Black • 19.5:9, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • Always-on display • DTS-X 3D sound • USB Power Delivery 2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
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

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LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)

Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs LG V40 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate