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LG L40

Specifications

LG L40
LG-D160 (L Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 8210 2 x 1.2 GHz, Cortex-A7, Dual Core
Graphics adapter
Memory
512 MB 
, LP-DDR2
Display
3.50 inch 6:4, 480 x 320 pixel, capacitive, multi-touch, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
4 GB Flash, 4 GB 
, 1.5 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm jack, Card Reader: micro-SD (max. 64 GB), Sensors: A-GPS/GPS, acceleration sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM quad-band (850/900/1800/1900), UMTS dual-band (900/2100), network standards: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, bandwidth (download/upload): 14.4 Mbps/5.76 Mbps (UMTS)
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.9 x 109.4 x 59 ( = 0.47 x 4.31 x 2.32 in)
Battery
6 Wh Lithium-Ion, 1540 mAh, 3.8 V, Talk time 2G (according to manufacturer): 300 h, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 300 h, Standby 2G (according to manufacturer): 350 h, Standby 3G (according to manufacturer): 350 h
Operating System
Android 4.4 KitKat
Camera
Webcam: camera: 3 MP, 2048 x 1536 pixels, video: WVGA with 800 x 480 pixels
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual, Keyboard Light: yes, KnockCode, Easy UI+, guest mode, ThinkFree Viewer, Box, LG SmartWorld, QuickMemo, LG Smartworld, RemoteCall Service, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
113 g ( = 3.99 oz / 0.25 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
89 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 93%, performance: 36%, features: 44%, display: 81% mobility: 91%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: 96%

Reviews for the LG L40

78% LG L40 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Design dwarf. LG expands its L-product line downward, and adds the tiny L40 with a 3.5-inch IPS screen and dual-core SoC from Qualcomm. A long-lasting, removable battery and Android 4.4.2 are just as available as a MicroSD slot - and all that for below 100 Euros (~$135). A strong overall bundle with minor restrictions.
76% LG L40
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 10/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 76%
83% KitKat zum Schleuderpreis
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 93% mobility: 89%
LG L40
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: low price; good price-performance-ratio; suitable for smartphone beginners Negative: weak camera and battery
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2014
89-Euro-Smartphone mit KitKat und G2-Funktionen
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: compact android smartphone; low price; very software
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2014

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 302: Integrated graphics card in some Snapdragon 200 SoCs with 6 shaders clocked at 400 MHz.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


200 8210:

ARM Cortex-A7 dual core with a max of 1.2 GHz clock rate

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


3.50":

This is one of the smallest diagonal for smartphones.

Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


0.113 kg:

Only few smartphones are more lightweight than this.


LG:

LG Electronics Inc. is a subsidiary of the LG Group. LG is the world's second-biggest maker of televisions and third-biggest maker of mobile phones. With its headquarters in South Korea, the company has 75 subsidiaries worldwide that design and manufacture televisions, home appliances, and telecommunications devices. LG is an international laptop manufacturer of medium size with few reviews.

After a few years, LG largely withdrew from the laptop sector. In the smartphone segment, LG is a medium-sized manufacturer (not among the Top 5 in 2015 and 2016).


79%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2014-05- 6 (Update: 2014-05- 6)