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LG K40 (X420EM) vs HTC U11 Life (64GB)

Side by side comparison between LG K40 vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.7"
IPS

720x1440

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points HTC U11 Life (64GB) Compare LG K40 X
5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (64GB)

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!

K40 (X420EM)} 9 Advantages LG K40 (X420EM) vs U11 Life (64GB)} 14 Advantages HTC U11 Life (64GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 5
+5.7"10%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWaterproof (IP?)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)170%
More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)2%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
720x1440 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
282 PPIvs+424 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 16MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
f/2.0 (aperture)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
ModelK40 (X420EM)U11 Life (64GB)
Other model namesLG K40 LMX420EM NFC Single-sim, LM-X420EM, LG-LMX420EMHTC U11 Life Global version 4GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGHTC
Release date3/31/201912/1/2017
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 5
Screen size5.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours17 hours
Standby100 hours (4.2 days)670 hours (27.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Moroccan Blue, Platinum Gray
• 18:9 ratio FullVision display
• LED notification
• DTS-X Surround sound
• Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
• Android One
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Plastic case included
• Amazon Alexa
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter
• Slow motion
• VoLTE
• Miracast
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K40 (X420EM)HTC U11 Life (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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