LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW) vs Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 5:50 PM, updated: 4/11/2020 8:03 PM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) Compare LG V40 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
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!

15 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	vs	11 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+1440x3120 pixels86% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2240 pixels
+537 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	408 PPI
+6.4"5% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+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	IP67 certified
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (243GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP70% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 24MP83% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+22.5W25% 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.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

32 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

UFS 2.1

7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

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📱 Model features
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
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Model	V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Other model names	LG V40 LMV405EBW, LM-V405EBW (128GB)	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Singapore, (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Huawei
Release date	10/1/2018	4/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 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.	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	537 PPI	408 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 V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
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: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1200/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41µm52mm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91µm1/3.1"16mmFF	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	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 V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	22 hours
Standby	413 hours (17.2 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: 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	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
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