LG K40S
#4432
LG K50S
#4401Category Breakdown
LG K40S
LG K50S
Performance
62.662.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.628.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
64.565.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.633.9
Summary
- The LG K40S features a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the LG K50S has a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 259 ppi.
- Both models are powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset and offer similar performance, but the K50S includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor in its camera setup, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The K40S has a 3500 mAh battery, whereas the K50S offers a larger 4000 mAh battery for extended usage.
- Both devices run on Android 9.0 (Pie), with the K40S being upgradable to Android 10, and they share similar connectivity options, though the K50S uses a USB Type-C port compared to the K40S's microUSB.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K40S
LG K50S
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~276 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~259 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 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
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
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.3 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
165.8 x 77.5 x 8.2 mm (6.53 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
Weight
186 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 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 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity