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LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)

Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB) 28Points
6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB) Compare LG V40 ThinQ X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)

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V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)} 28 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB) vs Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core95%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x3120 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+537 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+6.4"28%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.55" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+18W80%
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.
vs10W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
64GB (47GB available)vs+64GB (55GB available)17%
More internal storage for applications and files
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)30%
Lighter
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
ModelV40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Other model namesLG V40 (T-Mobile) LMV405TAB, LM-V405TAB (64GB)Galaxy S4 LTE (4G LTE) i9505, Samsung Altius
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSamsung
Release date10/1/20184/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth7.8 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)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)130 grams (4.55 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 (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)537 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (47GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (55GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41µm52mm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS
16MP ultrawide f/1.91µm1/3.1"16mmFF
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.14µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm
2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hours17 hours
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, Moroccan Blue
• 19.5:9, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display
• Always-on display
• DTS-X 3D sound
• USB Power Delivery 2.0
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG V40 ThinQ (V405TAB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 64GB)
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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