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| Global Score | |
| 69.8 | 66 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Motorola |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| 2019-03-20 | 2018-05-01 |
| 6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.12 x 2.84 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Gray |
| Plastic | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 120.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1440 x 720 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 282 pixels per inch | 282 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 9 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.36 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor | 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.58 | 8.36 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG K40 has a global score of 69.8, which is a little bit better than the Moto E5's global score of 66. These devices work with Android OS (Operating System), but LG K40 has newer 8.1 Oreo version while Moto E5 has Android 8.0 Oreo. The LG K40 design is newer, just a little bit thinner and lighter than the Moto E5.
LG K40 features a little better performance than Moto E5, and although they both have 2 GB of RAM, the LG K40 also has a larger number of cores. The LG K40 counts with a little sharper screen than Moto E5. Both have the same quantity of pixels in each inch of screen, the same exact resolution of 720 x 1440 and a display with the same size.
The LG K40 has a lot bigger storage capacity to install games and applications than Moto E5, and although they both have the same internal memory, the LG K40 also has an external memory slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. LG K40 captures slightly better pictures and videos than Motorola Moto E5, and although they both have a same resolution back facing camera, the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, a same size camera aperture and the same (Full HD) video quality, the LG K40 also has a lot larger back-facing camera sensor.
The Motorola Moto E5 has better battery life than LG K40, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity against 3000mAh.
LG K40 and the Motorola Moto E5 cost the same, which makes it a simple decision.
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