Category Breakdown
Allview X5 Soul
LG K40S
Performance
62.762.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.226.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
54.264.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.833.6
Summary
- The Allview X5 Soul features a compact 5.86-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the LG K40S has a slightly larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, but the X5 Soul offers 4GB of RAM compared to the K40S's maximum of 3GB, potentially enhancing multitasking.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the X5 Soul has a 16 MP rear camera versus the K40S's 13 MP, though both can record 1080p video.
- The K40S has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the X5 Soul's 3000 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the X5 Soul runs on Android 8.1, while the K40S comes with Android 9.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- Both phones lack advanced features like HDR and wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X5 Soul
LG K40S
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
For Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5.86"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~287 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
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 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
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 72 x 7.9 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
156.3 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
185 g
186 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

