LG K40 vs Vertu Aster

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LG K40

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

WeightK40: 43 g lighterK40: 150 g · Aster: 193 g
WidthAster: 2.9 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · K40: 71.9 mm
Screen diagonalAster: 1 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · K40: 5.7 in
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)K40: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) · Aster: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
DepthK40: 2.9 mm thinnerK40: 8.3 mm · Aster: 11.2 mm
HeightAster: 9.6 mm shorterAster: 143.4 mm · K40: 153 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. K40
Height
153 mm
Width
71.9 mm
Depth
8.3 mm

Weight
150 g
2. Aster
Height
143.4 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
11.2 mm

Weight
193 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	K40	Aster
Dimensions (HxWxD)	153 Х 71.9 Х 8.3 mm	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	150 g	193 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	5.7" inch	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1440 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 2/3 GB RAM	64 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)	No
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo)	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	K40	Aster
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.8 cm2	59.9 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	76.2%	60.5%
PPI /points per inch/	282 PPI	473 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	K40	Aster
Rear camera, main	16 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	16 MP f/2.0 PDAF	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF
Functions	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	2.1 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0	2.1 MP

Performance

Performance
Specification	K40	Aster
Processor CPU	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	75203	37242
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	509
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	887

General specs

General specs
Specification	K40	Aster
Release date	2019 February	2014 October
Colors	Black Platinum Blue	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	Unknown	5440 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)
Body build	Front glass plastic body	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	K40	Aster
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)
Speed	HSPA LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP aptX LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	K40	Aster
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	DTS: X Surround Sound -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	K40	Aster
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity - MIL-STD-810G compliant - Also known as LG K12+ LG K12 Plus LG X4 (2019)	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel