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LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW) vs LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)

Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs LG V50 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG V50 ThinQ X LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW) 05Points
6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) Compare LG V40 ThinQ X
6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)

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42 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
P-OLED
16 million
+35 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
ModelV40 ThinQ (V405EBW)V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Other model namesLG V40 LMV405EBW, LM-V405EBW (128GB)LG V50 ThinQ 5G LMV500N, LM-V500N, LG V50 Dual Screen
Country or region available(Europe)Hong KongIndiaSingapore(Global, International)
(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Singapore, (Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandLGLG
Release date10/1/20185/10/2019
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)76.1 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 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 V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Display typeP-OLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~83% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels1440x3120 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)537 PPI537 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2000/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNSA (Bands 41, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm
(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
5MP wide f/2.21/5"21mm1.12µm
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy22 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: 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: Aurora Black
• LG UX 8.0
• Always-on display
• Dolby Vision and HDR10 display
• DTS: X surround sound
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• Quick Charge 3.0
• USB Power Delivery 2.0
• DMB TV (Korea)

☢️ Radiation rate

LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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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