iPhone XS Max vs. LG's Newly Announced V40 ThinQ

[MacRumors]

LG today debuted its next-generation smartphone, the LG V40 ThinQ, equipped with an all glass body and a display notch for housing camera equipment, much like the iPhone XS and XS Max.

We were able to get one of LG's new V40 ThinQ smartphones ahead of their launch, and we've got the first V40 ThinQ vs. iPhone XS Max comparison that highlights the differences between Apple's flagship device and LG's new flagship device.

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The LG V40 ThinQ features an all glass body with an aluminum frame, while the iPhone XS Max has an all glass body with a stainless steel frame. Apple has done away with the headphone jack, but the V40 still has one, and instead of a Lightning port, it features a USB-C port.

In the hand, the LG V40 ThinQ feels lighter than the iPhone XS Max, but due to the size, it's still a two-handed device.

The V40 measures in at 6.4 inches with a high-quality HDR OLED display that is as sharp and vibrant as the 6.5-inch HDR OLED display of the iPhone XS Max.

Both devices have a front-facing notch, and while the V40's notch is somewhat less obtrusive, it's also housing lesser equipment. The V40 ThinQ features two front-facing cameras, one with 8 megapixels and the second with 5 megapixels. The cameras enable a fast and efficient facial recognition feature for unlocking the device, but as with most Android implementations, it's not using 3D facial mapping and is less secure.

Because of the weaker facial recognition implementation, LG's new device continues to offer a fingerprint sensor at the back.

The back of the LG V40 ThinQ is outfitted with three horizontal cameras, while the iPhone XS Max uses a dual camera system. In the V40, there's a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens.

The three cameras enable a range of useful features like Triple Shot for three photos at once from different angles, a Cine Shot for creating a photo with one part of the image in motion, and slow motion and portrait features similar to what you'll find in the iPhone XS Max.

We think the LG V40 is a solid iPhone XS Max competitor with its light weight and its impressive camera equipment, and in a future video, we'll delve further into the triple-lens camera system as rumors have suggested it's something we might see in next year's iPhones.

What do you think of the new LG V40 ThinQ? Does it measure up to the iPhone XS Max? Let us know in the comments.

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[Baymowe335]

Is this even a real comparison? The LG is a knockoff.

 

[44267547]

Interesting how the 2017 iPhone X was chastised heavily for having a notch, now the competition is supporting this feature, but less secure than Apples 3D facial mapping.

 

[myrtlebee]

If they want to one-up Apple you would think the notch would be the last thing to copy. As is, it’s just an inferior imposter.

 

[fermat-au]

I have to say that after a year I still don't like the notch, on any phone, with exception of the Esental. I would prefer a finger print scanner in the back, like the Nexus and Pixel, to either a front finger print scanner or a face scan.

 

[topmounter]

Weird. Did Apple finally add an app drawer to IOS?

 

[5105973]

The notch part is a knockoff but LG and their implementation of Android won’t make the phone feel anything like an iPhone. It will be nice and if you do like Android phones it might be worth a look. I wouldn’t pay full price on an LG phone because I’ve seen their prices take nasty dives in the past.

 

[DakotaGuy]

This is the nicest LG phone to date. I'm very interested in upgrading from my S8+ to this phone. I'm just ready to try something new and the cameras and nice DAC seem like neat features.

 

[brewno]

This phone looks nice. If I didn't have an Apple Watch, I'd seriously go for an Android to give it a try, since the XS/XS Max are a little too expensive now.

 

[Aegelward]

I'm not sure why people continue to tout so called iPhone competitors. The truth is there is nothing out there that can complete remotely with any iPhone in the lineup.

 

[Lerxt]

Just a blatant ripoff of iPhone.

And what does LG stand for? Lucky Goldstar. I’m not owning a Lucky Goldstar phone ever.

 

[Deathshead]

A12 is on a 7nm process chip. That's all that you need to know. Nothing else touches it no matter how much you hate either os.

 

[Aston441]

Did I miss it? How much?

Guaranteed updates?

 

[12643]

Love how these Android “competitors” have no shame whatsoever in blatantly copying Apple. At least LG took some time to make their rip-off and didn’t rush to market so much that their devices were literally exploding on people.

 

[coolfactor]

Weird. Did Apple finally add an app drawer to IOS?

Are you referring to the Dock? That's how it appears on the X-series iPhones.

 

[FFR]

Not really competition.

At least to anyone that actually got an iPhone X’s max.

 

[Defthand]

A12 is on a 7nm process chip. That's all that you need to know. Nothing else touches it no matter how much you hate either os.

In all seriousness, what useful or fascinating things can I do with Apple's A12 chip that I can't with others? I'm switching to an Android phone (most likely the Pixel). What will I be sacrificing?

 

[buddhistMonkey]

Any time I see a phone like this, I think of an introductory art class where all of the students are attempting to replicate the same masterpiece, with varying levels of success. Like a mother dutifully sticking her child's artwork to the refrigerator, I'm sure someone somewhere will love this LG phone.

 

[MauiPa]

Well. I will say I have an LG thinQ TV, very good sound, but worse picture than a Samsung. Biggest complaint about LG, I've never had one last more than 2-years, craps out just outside of warranty, and LG won't fix it, even if it is a common problem. so - buy at your own risk, and don't forget to get an extended warranty!

 

[12643]

In all seriousness, what useful or fascinating things can I do with Apple's A12 chip that I can't with others? I'm switching to an Android phone (most likely the Pixel). What will I be sacrificing?

Supreme power efficiency coupled with computing power that is literally years ahead of anything Android has to offer. Some things you don’t really notice, like the system detecting faces in photos and grouping photos of the same person together for you automatically. Other things you do, like when you play games with desktop level graphics.

Don’t worry though, Google will gladly take your data off your device, process it, and serve it back to you so you don’t need as much power on device. As long as they can mine it, store it indefinitely, and make it available to their ad partners. Don’t believe me?

https://www.inquisitr.com/4968901/g...ssages-in-yet-another-breach-of-user-privacy/

Enjoy your Android experience.

 

[jonnysods]

I like the notification info up the top of the phone on Android. Really hope apple can implement that someday into iOS.

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

Like the Chinese knockoff cars, they try to look the part but don't succeed. Under the hood it's not even a competition.

 

[kwikdeth]

how much RAM? its an important factor on an Android device. Personally I wouldnt use an android phone with less than 6GB in 2018. My OnePlus 5T has 8GB and it takes an awful lot of stuff running to bog it down.

 

[WilliamG]

Wait, so the LG only has FIVE cameras? I wouldn't buy a phone with fewer than 12 cameras, personally.

 

[kjvmartin]

In all seriousness, what useful or fascinating things can I do with Apple's A12 chip that I can't with others? I'm switching to an Android phone (most likely the Pixel). What will I be sacrificing?

The A12 powers the UI and overall experience to create a much more refined, less mechanical feeling device. The better responsiveness of a current iOS device is a tangible benefit that no current Android powered phone can offer. When the new iPhones ($$$) were announced I diligently shopped the competition and could not find anything as fluid. Maybe the next Pixel will have a better screen and finally catch up to Apple in terms of responsiveness, but the current Pixel is behind.