LG K40S (X430EMW) vs LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)

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Side by side comparison between LG K40S vs LG V40 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 5:50 PM, updated: 7/1/2020 9:41 PM

Compare LG V40 ThinQ X LG K40S (X430EMW) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW) Compare LG K40S 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 V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)

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!

2 Advantages LG K40S (X430EMW)	vs	27 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
+3500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (18GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)10% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
276 PPI	vs	+537 PPI95% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"	vs	+6.4"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP125% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP2% 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 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
6W	vs	+18W2 times 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 9.0 Pie

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K40S (X430EMW)	V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Other model names	LG K40s LM-X430EMW, LMX430EMW (2GB RAM)	LG V40 LMV405EBW, LM-V405EBW (128GB)
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Singapore, (Global, International)
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	9/1/2019	10/1/2018
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 156.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.15 in)	75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	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 K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	276 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm117°	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41µm52mm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91µm1/3.1"16mmFF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.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 K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	22 hours
Standby	432 hours (18 days)	413 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
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, Moroccan Blue • DTS:X 3D sound surround • Eco Playback	• Colors: Platinum Gray, Carmine Red, Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • 19.5:9, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • Always-on display • DTS-X 3D sound • USB Power Delivery 2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K40S (X430EMW)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)
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