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LG K40

LG K40

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Nokia 6

Nokia 6

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Category Breakdown

LG K40
Nokia 6
Performance
62.660.4
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
67.976.2
Connectivity
64.559.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
40.642.5

Summary

  • The LG K40 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Nokia 6 has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
  • In terms of performance, the LG K40 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Nokia 6 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with the latter offering slightly better efficiency.
  • Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, delivering similar photographic capabilities.
  • Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the Nokia 6 supports 10W charging, providing faster recharge times.
  • The LG K40 has a plastic build, while the Nokia 6 features a more premium aluminum body, contributing to a sturdier feel.
  • Software-wise, the LG K40 runs Android 8.1, while the Nokia 6 can be upgraded to Android 9.0, offering a more recent software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG K40
Nokia 6

General

Release Date

2019
2017, January 19

Announced

2019
2017

Description

Also known as LG K12+, LG K12 Plus, LG X4 (2019)Versions: LMX420EMW
N/A

Display

Size

5.7"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)

PPI

720
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505

Memory

32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

153 x 71.9 x 8.3 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
154 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)

Weight

144 g
169 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Black, New Moroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray
Arte Black, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 8.1 (Oreo), LG UX 7
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass