LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) vs Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Side by side comparison between LG V50 ThinQ vs Fairphone 4 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
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
25mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3905
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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24 Common items in both devices |
UFS 2.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
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 |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Model | V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) |
Other model names | LG V50 ThinQ 5G LMV500N, LM-V500N, LG V50 Dual Screen | Fairphone 4 (8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | South Korea | (Europe) |
Brand | LG | Fairphone |
Release date | 5/10/2019 | 10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in) | 75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 225 grams (7.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
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. | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Display type | P-OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 537 PPI | 409 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 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/75 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | NSA (Bands 41, 260, 261) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D |
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/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" 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 | 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21/5"21mm1.12µm | 25 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5760x4320 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 | 1/4" inches | 1/2.78" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Digital TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + 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 V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3905 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 20W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 • LG UX 8.0 • Always-on display • Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • DTS: X surround sound • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 3.0 • USB Power Delivery 2.0 • DMB TV (Korea) | • Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |