In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and LG V40 ThinQ. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G935F | LMV405EBW | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 150.9 mm | 158.7 mm | LG V40 ThinQ has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Width | 72.6 mm | 75.8 mm | LG V40 ThinQ has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Depth | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
Weight | 157 g | 169 g | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Body Colour | Blue | Silver | Gold | Black | White | Gold pink | Coral blue | Titanium silver | Pink/gold | Pink gold | Black onyx | Platinum gold | White pearl | New moroccan blue (matt) | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | Gorilla glass 5 | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Shockproof, dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 0.507 W/kg (body), 0.264 W/kg (head) | 1.353 W/kg (body), 0.333 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.4" | LG V40 ThinQ has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels | LG V40 ThinQ has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Display Format | QHD | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 538 ppi | LG V40 ThinQ has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | - | Yes | LG V40 ThinQ has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Super Bright Display | |
Display Features | - | Always-on display, FullVision display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 8890 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.65 GHz | LG V40 ThinQ has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | LG V40 ThinQ has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | LG V40 ThinQ has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
User Memory | 24.4 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.6" | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.5 | LG V40 ThinQ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 5x | |
Special Effects | - | Natural, portrait, HDR, Film effect, Graphy 2.0, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, Cine Shot, 3D Light Effect, Softbox | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, wide selfie mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Motion panorama | Manual mode, Food mode, Cine Video Mode, Flash Jump-Cut, Triple shot | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 4032 x 3024 | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, vDIS technology, Spotlight | Live Photo, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Wind Noise Filter, Hi-Fi Video Recording, Point zoom, 10-bit HDR image sensor, AR sticker, HDR10 video recording, AI Composition, Triple preview, Super Bright Camera, Active Alignment |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.1" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.9 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 107 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 4656 x 3492 |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | LG V40 ThinQ has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Slow motion video, selfie panorama | Gesture Shot, Beauty Shot, Gesture Interval Shot, Auto Shot, My Emoji | |
Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
Still Image Resolutions (Front) | - | 3264 x 2448 |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 90 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Front) | - | Wide-angle lens |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3600 mAh | 3300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has larger battery capacity than LG V40 ThinQ. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | LG V40 ThinQ has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1620 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1620 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Playback (audio): up to 55 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 8.1 Oreo | |
User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz + EtiquEdge | LG UX 7.0 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | - | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | - | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, GATT, HDP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | WhatsApp, Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, AWB, AAC3, AIF | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, 3G2, H.265 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, XviD, MPEG-4, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, HEVC, 3G2, VP8, VP9, Theora, OGM | |
Sound Enhancements | - | DTS: X 3D Surround Sound, Hi-Fi Streaming Ready, Super Far Field Voice Recognition (FFVR), Boombox Speaker with RAS (Receiver Aided Speaker), audio tuned with Meridian |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, voice recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Easy Mode, MIMO technology, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Screen mirroring, Dual Curved display, Alarm Clock | TTY compatible, QuickMemo function, QSlide function, HD Voice, Knock Code function, Smart Cleaning, MirrorLink support, LG Rear Key, Smart Lock, 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, HD audio recorder, Hi-Fi Audio Recorder, LG Health, Battery Saver, Knock Code, Capture+, Heat Pipe, Floating Bar, Google Lens, Google Smart Lock, Emotional Haptic function, RAM (Receiver as Mic) function, AI Cam |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge | LG V40 ThinQ |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | MIL-STD 810G, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |