Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M) vs LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A32 vs LG V40 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2021 11:35 AM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:43 AM

Compare LG V40 ThinQ X Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A32 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	vs	20 Advantages LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP105% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP
+(front) 20MP53% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)9% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels73% Higher resolution screen
411 PPI	vs	+537 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

6.4"

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Other model names	Galaxy A32 4G SM-A325M Single-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)	LG V40 LMV405EB, LM-V405EB (128GB)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay	South Africa, Israel
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	2/25/2021	10/1/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)	75.8 x 158.75 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 286666 (v8) Geekbench: 1277 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.1fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
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	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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+, TD-LTE, 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
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41µm52mm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91µm1/3.1"16mmFF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21.4µm21mm
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	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
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)	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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	413 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
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: Awesome Black, White, Blue, Violet	• Colors: Platinum Gray, Carmine Red, Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • 19.5:9, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • Always-on display • DTS-X 3D sound • USB Power Delivery 2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M)	LG V40 ThinQ (V405EB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered