This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the LG V30 and LG V40 ThinQ smartphones.
The LG V30 features a more compact 6-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset.
Meanwhile, the LG V40 ThinQ features a larger 6.4-inch display, IP68 dust & water resistance and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.
| Specs | LG V30 | LG V40 ThinQ |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.0-inch QHD+ OLED Display (1440 x 2880 Pixels 538 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Arc Glass | 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED Display (1440 x 3120 Pixels, 538 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Edges, Rounded Corners and Notch |
| Size | 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm | 158.7 x 75.8 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 158 g | 169 g |
| Build | Full Metal Body | Glass with Metal Frame |
| Durability | IP68 Dust and Water Resistance | |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Blue and Violet | Black, Gray, Blue and Red |
| Our pick: |
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LG V40 ThinQ The LG V40 ThinQ has a larger and sharper display. It is also more durable, while the LG V30 is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 (Custom) @ 2.45GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Kryo 385 Gold @ 2.8GHz & 4x Kryo 385 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 630 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 7.1.2 Nougat with LG UX | Android 8.1 Oreo with LG UX |
| Our pick: |
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LG V40 ThinQ
The LG V40 ThinQ has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Camera: 16.0 + 13.0 Megapixels (Dual Camera) Laser AF & PDAF Dual-tone LED Flash f/1.6 Aperture, 120° Wide Angle |
Triple Camera: 16 + 12 + 12 Megapixels (f/1.5 + f/1.9 + f/2.4 Apertures) Phase Detection Autofocus LED Flash A.I. Enhancements |
| Front Camera |
5.0 Megapixels - f/2.2 Aperture |
Dual Camera: 8 + 5 Megapixels (f/1.9 + f/2.2 Apertures) - Wide Angle |
| Our pick: |
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LG V30
LG V30 has an edge in camera hardware with a wider 12° ultrawide camera and laser autofocus. Meanwhile, LG V40 ThinQ offers a higher-resolution 161,212MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE (700MHz), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | A-GPS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC | 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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LG V40 ThinQ
Based on the specs, it has face recognition and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3300 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3300 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging and Wireless Charging | Quick Charge 4.0 and Wireless Charging |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱46,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | USD 900.00 Official Price No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | August 31, 2017 | October 3, 2018 |
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