Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) vs LG K40S (X430HM)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs LG K40S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2020 2:50 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:05 PM

Compare LG K40S X Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

23Points LG K40S (X430HM) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 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? LG K40S (X430HM)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	vs	23 Advantages LG K40S (X430HM)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)90% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.8GB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+276 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.1"22% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(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	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	K40S (X430HM)
Other model names	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) Single-sim SM-J260M	LG K40s LM-X430HM, LMX430HM (2GB RAM) Single-sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	8/24/2018	9/1/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)	73.9 x 156.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.15 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 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 J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 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 J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-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-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4.8GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm117°
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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 J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + A2DP	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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
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, Silver, Gold, Lavender • Android Go edition	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • DTS:X 3D sound surround • Eco Playback
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)	LG K40S (X430HM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered