LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)

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Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 5:50 PM, updated: 5/2/2022 10:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) Compare LG V40 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)

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!

9 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1440x3120 pixels82% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+537 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+6.4"2% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP29% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP68 certified
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)1% Lighter
P-OLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP1% Higher resolution main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
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.

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization

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

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
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Model	V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Other model names	LG V40 LMV405EBW, LM-V405EBW (128GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U1 Unlocked (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Singapore, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2018	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 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.	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Display type	P-OLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	537 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	2000/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 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 Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 46, 48, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
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) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS (2-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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, 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 V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
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 reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	413 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
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, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EBW)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.34W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered