LG K8 V (VS500) vs LG K40S (X430FMW)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 V vs LG K40S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2020 4:06 PM, updated: 7/1/2020 9:41 PM

Compare LG K40S X LG K8 V (VS500) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

20Points LG K40S (X430FMW) Compare LG K8 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K40S (X430FMW)

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5 Advantages LG K8 V (VS500)	vs	20 Advantages LG K40S (X430FMW)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+294 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	276 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)112% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)80% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.1"22% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2125 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh65% 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.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
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Model	LG K8 V (VS500)	K40S (X430FMW)
Other model names	Verizon LG K8 VS500, LG K8v 4G, LG-VS500	LG K40s LM-X430FMW, LMX430FMW (2GB RAM) Dual-sim
Country or region available	USA	Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	6/1/2016	9/1/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.39 x 144.53 millimeters (2.85 x 5.69 in)	73.9 x 156.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.15 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	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
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	276 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
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	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
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+, LTE	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 K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm117°
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not 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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2125 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	16 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
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 • LED notification • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code • HAC M3/T3	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • DTS:X 3D sound surround • Eco Playback
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 V (VS500)	LG K40S (X430FMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered