The verdict
Your pick: LG K40, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
LG K40, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 175 g
LG W30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Usable Surface
- 80.4 %
- against 76.2 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 76,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core, 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 1.9531 TB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey | Blue, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 144 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.2 % | 80.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | MIL-STD-810G | — |
Battery
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6.26″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | K40 | W30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LMX420, LMX420EMW, LM-X420 | LMX440IM, LM-X440IM, LMX440ZM, LM-X440ZM |
