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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| Android 10 | Android 10 |
| 2020-09-10 | 2018-10-18 |
| 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches | 6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 inches |
| 8.82 ounces | 5.96 ounces |
| Glacier | Aurora black and Moroccan blue |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 204.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2700 x 1800 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | P-OLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 11.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3577mAh Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.52 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
LG V40 ThinQ is a little bit better than the Microsoft Surface Duo, getting a general score of 81.2 against 78.8. Although LG V40 ThinQ is older and much thicker than Microsoft Surface Duo, it's design is still much lighter. Both devices in our current comparison have the same Android 10 operating system, so you shouldn't perceive any difference in that aspect.
LG V40 ThinQ's processor is very similar to the processor in Microsoft Surface Duo, they have a Octa-Core processor and a 6 GB RAM memory. The LG V40 ThinQ has a little bit better looking screen than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has a really smaller display and a little lower 1440 x 3120 resolution, it also counts with a higher pixel density.
LG V40 ThinQ shoots better photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality and the same video frame rate, the LG V40 ThinQ also has a way bigger diafragm aperture for better images and videos in low-light situations and a back facing camera with more MP.
LG V40 ThinQ has a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD extension slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. Microsoft Surface Duo counts with a bit longer battery life than LG V40 ThinQ, because it has an 8% larger battery size.
In addition to being the best phone of the ones we are comparing here, the LG V40 ThinQ is also a bargain compared to the other ones.
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