LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0) vs Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs Xiaomi Mi 9T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 9:19 PM, updated: 6/24/2020 10:54 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9T X LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB) Compare LG V40 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)

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13 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1440x3120 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+537 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.4"1% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
64GB (47GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 13MP73% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 20MP53% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

31 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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Model	V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Other model names	LG V40 (U.S. Cellular) LMV405UA0, LM-V405UA0 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (Global version) M1903F10G, Xiaomi Redmi K20
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2018	6/1/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)	74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	537 PPI	403 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	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
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: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	800/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 46) VoLTE	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (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) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
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	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not 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 (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	413 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
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: Aurora Black • 19.5:9, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • Always-on display • DTS-X 3D sound • USB Power Delivery 2.0	• Colors: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V40 ThinQ (V405UA0)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.34W/kg (head), 1.51W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered