LG K40S
#4432
Sony Xperia L3
#3598Category Breakdown
LG K40S
Sony Xperia L3
Performance
62.662.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.626.1
Build
0.273.0
Connectivity
64.562.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.639.8
Summary
- The LG K40S features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Sony Xperia L3 has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, but the LG variant has options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia L3 comes with 3GB of RAM only.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia L3 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, while the K40S has a 5 MP ultrawide lens.
- The K40S has a 3500 mAh battery compared to the L3's 3300 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The LG K40S runs Android 9.0 (upgradable to 10), while the Xperia L3 operates on Android 8.0, making the software experience more modern on the K40S.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Xperia L3 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the K40S has a plastic build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K40S
Sony Xperia L3
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~276 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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 (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 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
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
USB Power Delivery
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)
154 x 72 x 8.9 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
186 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Black, Gold, Silver
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
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 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass