Category Breakdown
HTC One M9 Prime Camera
LG K40
Performance
59.262.6
Camera
56.727.9
Display
47.256.5
Battery
23.224.2
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
64.264.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
38.740.6
Summary
- The HTC One M9 Prime Camera features a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the LG K40 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the LG utilizes the Helio P22, offering slightly better efficiency.
- The camera on the LG K40 is superior with a 16 MP rear sensor compared to the HTC's 13 MP, although the HTC benefits from optical image stabilization.
- The LG K40 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the HTC's 2840 mAh.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on Android 5 with Sense UI, while the LG operates on Android 8.1 with LG UX, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the HTC featuring a metal design and the LG using a glass front with a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One M9 Prime Camera
LG K40
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as LG K12+, LG K12 Plus, LG X4 (2019)Versions: LMX420EMW
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
Super LCD3
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795T Helio X10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6200
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2840 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.6 x 69.7 x 9.6 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 in)
153 x 71.9 x 8.3 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
158 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Gold, Silver/Gold
Black, New Moroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3.0 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Android 8.1 (Oreo), LG UX 7
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

