LG V40 ThinQ - Lights and shadows despite the 5 cameras

LG continues to bet on mobile telephony despite the fact that its latest terminals are not obtaining the results that the brand would have liked. The South Korean firm follows its usual route of launches, in this case one of the last we saw was the LG V40 ThiQ, which at the moment we already have in our hands to test in great detail.

It is because of that We invite you to join us once again in this exhaustive analysis that we have made of the LG V40 ThinQ, a terminal with many lights but also many shadows. And it is that its list of characteristics and its defects have not left anyone indifferent.

However, and As often happens in our analyzes, we invite you to first go through the video that leads this article, since in it you will be able to see the real test, in great detail, thus being able to appreciate how this terminal performs in real and daily use. You can also take advantage of this written analysis to go directly to the sections that generate the most interest to you, without losing another moment, let's go with the review. If you're curious, you can buy at THIS LINK the LG V40 ThinQ at the best price.

Technical Specifications

As we have said shortly before, this LG V40 ThinQ lacks practically nothing despite the fact that on some occasions it fails precisely in the most essential. We find a terminal that has proven hardware that gives a more than proven performance, we have a power level Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and the Adreno 630 GPU that will allow us to "pull everything" without any problem.

• Screen: 6,4-inch OLED with 1440 x 3120 pixel resolution and 19,5: 9 ratio
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core with 4 x 75 GHz Cortex A2.8 and 4 x 55 GHz Cortex A1.8
• RAM: 6 GB.
• Internal storage: 64/128 GB (Expandable up to 2 TB with microSD card)
• GPU: Adreno 630
• Rear camera: 16 MP wide angle + 12 MP standard + 12 MP telephoto with apertures f / 1.9, f / 1.5 and f / 2.4 respectively and LED flash, 2x zoom and optical stabilization
• Front camera: 8 + 8 MP standard + wide angle with apertures f / 1.9 and f / 2.2
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, 4G / LTE, Dual SIM, WiFi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, NFC, FM radio ...
• Ports: USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack
• Others: Rear fingerprint sensor, IP68 dust and water protection
• Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo with LG Home UI as a customization layer
• Battery: 3300 mAh includes fast charging and wireless charging
• Size: 158.7 x 75.8 x 7.7 mm.
• Weight: 169 grams

On the other hand, we highlight its resistance to water IP68, that has Jack 3,5mm and connectivity capabilities such as Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi ac. However, we have so only 3.300 mAh Of battery of which we will talk later, as well as Android 8.1 at the controls of this hardware.

Design: Simple but attractive

We have a fairly large terminal, we meet dimensions of 158.7 x 75.8 x 7.7 millimeters, logical considering its 6,4-inch screen that is honestly very well used. What has surprised us the most is precisely the weight, 169 grams For such a large terminal it is an absolute lightness, it is a very remarkable point on the part of LG the work carried out at the weight level in the LG V40 ThinQ.

Two main colors predominate in the range, red and blue. It is built in aluminum for the bezel while the back is composed of glass and a matte coating which makes us doubt about its manufacture, which also makes it a bit slippery and very comfortable. We have a rear part where the triple camera and the fingerprint sensor commands, and a front part where the double camera and the speaker stand out precisely in a "Notch" located in the upper middle part.

Multimedia and Personalization Layer: Light and Dark

We find a panel OLED from LG itself, with no less than 6,4 inches and a maximum (but variable) resolution of 3120 × 1440 pixels. As is typical for LG, we have HDR10 and customization to the extreme within the settings section. However, the panel comes standard adjusted correctly, without saturation and very faithful to reality. The screen is quite sensitive to the touch and has a Always ON that allows us to view content even when it is turned off. Stereo sound also takes the cake with outstanding power and clarity in our tests. LG continues to resist abandoning the headphone port, and that is something we have to thank you for.

The first problems with the LG customization layer, it is rough and makes certain native applications such as the camera work with more "LAG" than expected. We have the ability to adjust the screen, hide the notch and of course add gestures navigation as well as modify the lower buttons. The typical thing, to which we have to add the intrusive hand of LG in order to modify the most basic aspects of the menu, which makes us lose ourselves on more than one occasion.

Five cameras: More is not better

If I tell you that LG ThinQ V40 it has five cameras you will say: "He'll take some great photos." However, after several weeks of testing we must say that although the camera defends itself in almost all situations, it does not offer enough incentive to make this the column that supports the reason for buying such a terminal. The camera takes good pictures in terms of quality, even in low light situations, just as the application allows us to "play" for a long time with its options to get a good result, however, you keep waiting with the "wow" effect after taking a photo, and in some cases the system is excessively slow.

• Rear camera: 16 MP wide angle + 12 MP standard + 12 MP telephoto with apertures f / 1.9, f / 1.5 and f / 2.4 respectively and LED flash, 2x zoom and optical stabilization
• Front camera: 8 + 8 MP standard + wide angle with apertures f / 1.9 and f / 2.2

Concluding with the camera, it is of a remarkable quality, but not anything that cannot be expected from a terminal in this price range. Perhaps the most positive point is that it has so many options that it is impossible to get bored taking pictures with this terminal. With regards to front camera we find satisfactory results, a good portrait mode and especially the addition of the wide angle that It will allow us to take a group selfie without having to squeeze.

Autonomy and user experience

The 3.300 mAh battery is simply insufficient For a terminal of this size, it has cost me to get more than 5 hours of screen from the terminal, the daily load is mandatory and in more than one user even a second load will be necessary.

However, despite what you might think, the LG V40 ThinQIt is a remarkable terminal, with lights and shadows but that gives exactly what it promises in its ad. However, if we balance the price with the purchase options of the rivals, it costs a lot to opt for this LG V40 ThinQ, even though we are honestly facing a well-built terminal, with a good design, with remarkable hardware and with a good camera. If you liked it, buy it at Amazon from 500 euro.