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Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) vs LG L40 (D160)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) 37Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)

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!

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)} 37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) vs L40 (D160)} 2 Advantages LG L40 (D160)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.68GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)47%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+432 PPI162%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.1"46%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)27%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
ModelGalaxy S5 (SM-G900V)L40 (D160)
Other model namesVerizon Galaxy S5 G900V (4G LTE), Samsung PacificLG L40 D160, LG L40 Single Sim, LG D160 L Series III
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/11/20144/1/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 4, 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby960 hours (40 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
โ€ข Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
โ€ข Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Guest Mode
โ€ข Quick Memo
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V)LG L40 (D160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.29W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
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