Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) vs LG K40S (X430EMW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20 vs LG K40S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2020 2:13 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare LG K40S X Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points LG K40S (X430EMW) Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	vs	7 Advantages LG K40S (X430EMW)
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (18GB available)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+720x1560 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+6.4"5% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+15W150% 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.	vs	6W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
268 PPI	vs	+276 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP

LED flash

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	K40S (X430EMW)
Other model names	Galaxy A20 SM-A205G/Dual-Sim, SM-A205G/32DL	LG K40s LM-X430EMW, LMX430EMW (2GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019	9/1/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	73.9 x 156.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.15 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	276 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm117°
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • DTS:X 3D sound surround • Eco Playback
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	LG K40S (X430EMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered