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LG V40 ThinQ Unveiling Specs Prices Pros & Cons

Release Date
2018, October 16
Camera
16MP
Battery
3300mAh
Battery Type
18W10W
Processor
Snapdragon 845
Screen
6.4"
Storage
64GB/128GB , microSDXC
Ram
6GB RAM
Operating System
Android 8.1, up to Android 10

Key Features of LG V40 ThinQ

  • Advanced network support with GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE technologies
  • Robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 front and back and aluminum frame
  • Large 6.4-inch P-OLED display with HDR10 and high resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels)
  • Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and Octa-core CPU
  • Ample storage options with 64GB/128GB internal memory and 6GB RAM, expandable via microSDXC
  • Versatile triple rear camera setup: standard, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses
  • High-quality video recording capabilities up to 4K resolution with stereo sound and gyro-EIS
  • Dual selfie cameras providing both standard and wide-angle shots
  • Comprehensive connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C
  • Rich audio experience with a 3.5mm jack and high audio quality
  • Convenient wireless charging support and fast wired charging capabilities
  • Reliable security with rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Available in multiple attractive colors

Disadvantages of LG V40 ThinQ

  • Battery capacity is only 3300 mAh, which is relatively low for a high-performance smartphone, impacting overall battery life.
  • Camera ultra-wide lens has no autofocus, which can affect image sharpness for wide-angle shots.
  • Shared SIM slot for microSD, potentially limiting dual-SIM functionality when using external storage.
  • Device launched with Android 8.1 (Oreo), and while it's upgradable to Android 10, it may not receive further updates.
  • Plastic OLED display type could be less durable compared to other premium screen types like AMOLED.
  • USB Type-C is only 2.0, which might limit data transfer speeds compared to more modern USB standards.
  • The market-dependent availability of the FM radio feature could be a disadvantage for some users.
  • Performance scores, such as the AnTuTu and GeekBench scores, are lower when compared to later models and competitors.
Network
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - V405QA7
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - V405QA7
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Launch
Announced 2018, October 03
Status Available. Released 2018, October 16
Body
Dimensions 158.8 x 75.7 x 7.6 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight 169 g (5.96 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
Type P-OLED, HDR10
Size 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Platform
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Chipset Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU Adreno 630
Memory
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Main Camera
Triple 12 MP, 27mm (standard), f/1.5, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3-axis OIS 12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
Dual 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm 5 MP, 21mm (wide), f/2.2, 1.4µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min (advertised) 10W wireless (Qi)
Misc
Colors New Platinum Gray, Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Models V405, LM-V405, LM-V409N
Price About 330 EUR
Tests
Performance AnTuTu: 254304 (v7) GeekBench: 8568 (v4.4) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display Contrast ratio: 161500:1 (nominal), 4.256 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 77dB
Audio quality Noise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -94.1dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 64h

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