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LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy M55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) 14Points
6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB) Compare LG V40 ThinQ X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)

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!

V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)} 14 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) vs Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x3120 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+537 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (47GB available)vs+128GB (105GB available)123%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.4"vs+6.7"5%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MPvs+(front) 50MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAhvs+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+45W150%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
ModelV40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Other model namesLG V40 (Unlocked) LMV405QA7, LM-V405QA7 (64GB)Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)BangladeshMexico
(Global, International), Bangladesh, Mexico
BrandLGSamsung
Release date10/1/20183/28/2024
Depth7.8 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)76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
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.
Not supported

📲 Display

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)537 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
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 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core)
3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 582102 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (47GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps3000/1024 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
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)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm
50 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
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 (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Aurora Black
• 19.5:9, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display
• Always-on display
• DTS-X 3D sound
• USB Power Delivery 2.0
• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green

☢️ Radiation rate

LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
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