Category Breakdown
LG K40S
vivo S1 (China)
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
43.143.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
56.457.7
Summary
- The LG K40S features a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the vivo S1 has a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K40S is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the S1 utilizes the more capable Helio P70, offering superior processing power.
- The K40S has a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, while the S1 features a triple-camera system with a 12 MP main sensor and additional ultrawide and depth lenses, enhancing versatility.
- The battery capacity of the K40S is 3500 mAh, compared to the S1's 3940 mAh, with the latter also supporting faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, but the S1 uses Funtouch 9, which may offer a different user experience compared to LG's interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K40S
vivo S1 (China)
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Vivo S1 for Global marketVersions: V1831A, V1831T (China)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~276 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
25 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Motorized pop-up 25 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3940 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
3940 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.3 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
162 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
189.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Blue, Pink, Ice black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

