Category Breakdown
LG V30
LG V40 ThinQ
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
50.851.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.564.8
Summary
- The LG V30 features a 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, while the LG V40 ThinQ has a slightly larger 6.4-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the V30 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the V40 ThinQ utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The V30's camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 16 MP standard and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, while the V40 ThinQ boasts a triple rear camera configuration with a 12 MP standard, 12 MP telephoto, and 16 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing versatility.
- Both models have a 3300 mAh battery and support wireless charging, but the V40 ThinQ runs on a newer version of Android, starting with Android 8.1 and upgradable to Android 10, compared to the V30's Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Both phones feature a premium build with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, but the V40 ThinQ is slightly heavier at 169g compared to the V30's 158g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG V30
LG V40 ThinQ
General
Release Date
2017, December 05
2018, October 16
Announced
2017, August 31
2018, October 03
Description
Versions: H930 (Europe); H930DS (Hong Kong); H933 (Canada); H931 (АТ&Т); H932 (T-Mobile); VS996 (Verizon); US998 (US Cellular); LS998U (Sprint)Other versions: LG V30+ with 128 GB storage; LG Signature Edition with 256 GB storage & 6 GB RAM; LG V30+ Dual H930DS with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: V405QA7 (USA Unlocked); V405UA (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon); V405TAB (T-Mobile); V405UA0 (U.S. Cellular)
Display
Size
6"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
P-OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
12 MP, 27mm (standard), f/1.5, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3-axis OIS12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS16 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
158.8 x 75.7 x 7.6 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight
158 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet, Raspberry Rose
New Platinum Gray, Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

