LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ)
Side by side comparison between LG V40 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S7 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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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG V40 ThinQ (V409N)
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28 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
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/video on both cameras |
1/2.55" inches |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Model | V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) |
Other model names | LG V40 (SKT, KT, LG U+) LMV409N, LM-V409N (128GB) | Cricket Galaxy S7 G930AZ, Samsung Hero |
Country or region available | South Korea | USA |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2018 | 3/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016 |
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) | 69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 152 grams (5.32 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 (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 5.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 537 PPI | 576 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 128363 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
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 | 450/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17) |
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+, 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 (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41µm52mm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91µm1/3.1"16mmFF | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm 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 |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital 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 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/4.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.34µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 28 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | 413 hours (17.2 days) | 288 hours (12 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
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, 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, Gold, Silver • Corning Gorilla Glass back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG V40 ThinQ (V409N) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930AZ) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.85W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |