Category Breakdown
alcatel 1SE (2020)
LG K40S
Performance
61.562.6
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.126.6
Build
65.80.2
Connectivity
43.164.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.233.6
Summary
- The alcatel 1SE (2020) features a slightly larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.1-inch display of the LG K40S, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the LG K40S utilizes the Mediatek Helio P22, with the latter having a higher clock speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP main camera and can record video at 1080p, but the alcatel includes an additional ultrawide and depth sensor, while the LG has a higher resolution 13 MP front camera.
- The alcatel has a 4000 mAh battery capacity, surpassing the 3500 mAh battery of the LG K40S.
- Software-wise, the alcatel runs Android 10 out of the box, whereas the LG K40S initially launched with Android 9.0 but can be upgraded to Android 10.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices using plastic materials, but the alcatel is slightly heavier at 175g compared to the LG's 186g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1SE (2020)
LG K40S
General
Release Date
2020, October 28
2019
Announced
2020, October 28
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.22"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~276 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
156.3 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
175 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Agate Greeen, Power Gray
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

