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Entry-level · 2019

LG K40

Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Extras Rugged build
Watch out No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
5.7″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
P22 2 / 32 GB
3000 mAh
16 MP 8 MP selfie
4G LTE NFC
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Full specifications

Display

5.7″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1440 · 60 Hz
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
5.7"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 × 1440 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Not listed

Performance

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · PowerVR GE8320
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
CPU
8-core, 2.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Process
12 nm
RAM type
LPDDR3 RAM
CPU layout
4x Cortex A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.5 GHz

Software & updates

Android 8.1 (Oreo), LG UX 7 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo), LG UX 7
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

16 MP f/2.0 main · 8 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
16 MP f/2.0
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
1µm
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Battery

3000 mAh
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
3000 mAh
Removable
No

Memory

2 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
2 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
32 GB
Fills fast
Configurations
2/32GB · 3/32GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
USB
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

4G works on all four carriers — no 5G

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
4G full · no 5G
Full
A Airtel
4G full · no 5G
Full
G Glo
4G works No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9 9mobile
4G full
Full

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G B2, B3, B5, B8
3G B1, B2, B5, B8
4G B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20

Build & Design

144 g · 8.3 mm
Height
153.0 mm
Width
71.9 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
Weight
144 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone 11

Loses on most 5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
720 × 1440 vs 828 × 1792 resolution · 5.7″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 16 MP · f/2.0 vs 12 MP · f/1.8 main
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Starts with less storage
32 GB vs 64 GB baseline
Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Loses on most 5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 720 × 1440 vs 1080 × 2280 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 16 MP · f/2.0 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Starts with less storage
32 GB vs 128 GB baseline
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Where to buy

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