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| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 10 | Android 10 |
| 2020-06-29 | 2018-10-18 |
| 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches | 6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 inches |
| 6.81 ounces | 5.96 ounces |
| Black | Aurora black and Moroccan blue |
| Plastic and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 194.00 | $ 204.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | P-OLED |
| 270 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Mediatek Helio P35 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| PowerVR GE8320 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 9.84 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.35 | 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 | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The LG V40 ThinQ is just a bit better than Galaxy A21, getting a general score of 81.2 against 76.1. Both devices we are comparing use the same Android 10 OS (Operating System), so they should give very similar operating system features. LG V40 ThinQ is an older device than the Galaxy A21, but it is just a little thinner and lighter anyway.
The LG V40 ThinQ has a bit faster CPU than Galaxy A21, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the LG V40 ThinQ also has 3 GB more RAM. LG V40 ThinQ has a much more vibrant display than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a much higher 1440 x 3120 resolution and a lot higher pixels density.
The LG V40 ThinQ captures clearer photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a back camera with a much worse resolution, it also counts with a much better video definition, a larger aperture to capture better photos and videos in poorly lited situations and a larger camera sensor which offers a better image and video quality.
The LG V40 ThinQ features a very superior storage to store more apps and games than Galaxy A21, because it has 32 GB more internal storage and a SD card slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Samsung Galaxy A21 has longer battery life than LG V40 ThinQ, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity.
The LG V40 ThinQ costs a little more money than the Galaxy A21, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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