LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) vs Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)
Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs Sony Xperia XA1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
POLED
POLED
1440x3120
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
23
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Model | V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Xperia XA1 (G3125) |
Other model names | LG V40 (Unlocked) LMV405QA7, LM-V405QA7 (64GB) | Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3125, Sony Hinoki SS |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() ![]() (Global, International), Australia |
Brand | LG | Sony |
Release date | 10/1/2018 | 4/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in) | 67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
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. | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Display type | P-OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 537 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) |
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 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (47GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (24GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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 Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41µm52mm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91µm1/3.1"16mmFF | 23 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5520x4144 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.3" 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 | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 23mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 2300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 413 hours (17.2 days) | 603 hours (25.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Aurora Black • 19.5:9, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • Always-on display • DTS-X 3D sound • USB Power Delivery 2.0 | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V405QA7) | Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) | |
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 |