Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 73.6 | 69.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2013-08-07 | 2019-03-20 |
| 5.45 x 2.79 x 0.36 inches | 6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.47 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Blue and Gray |
| -- | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 180.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 282 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 11.36 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.24 | 8.58 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 274 hours standby time 34.3 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G2 is a bit better than the LG K40, getting a 73.6 score against 69.8. Despite being the best device in this review, the LG G2 design is much older, a little bit heavier and a bit thicker than LG K40. Both phones we compare here include Android OS (operating system), but LG G2 has an older 4.4.2 version while LG K40 has Android 8.1 Oreo version.
The LG G2 has a much better looking screen than LG K40, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a lot better display pixels density and a lot higher 1920 x 1080 resolution. The LG K40 features much more memory for games and applications than LG G2, although it has 0 less internal storage.
The LG G2 features just a little better processing power than LG K40, because although it has an inferior number of cores (although they are faster), and they both have a 2 GB RAM memory, the LG G2 also counts with an extra graphics processing unit. LG G2 shoots a little bit better videos and photos than LG K40, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not favorable for low-light photos and video and a tinier back-facing camera sensor capturing lower quality videos and photos, and they both have the same (Full HD) video definition, the LG G2 also counts with a much higher 13 megapixels resolution back camera and higher 60 fps video frame rates.
The LG K40 has a battery life that's very similar to LG G2's battery duration.
Although LG G2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than LG K40, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG K40. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get LG K40, letting go a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.