A lot of big names in tech, including LG, will be present at IFA 2019 on the first week of September. But before hitting the stage, the company already revealed two of their latest mid-range devices, the LG K40s and K50s.
The main highlight of the LG K40s and K50s is their sturdy build. Both devices are MIL-STD-810G certified, which means that it can take some beating.
With the LG K40s, you’re getting a 2.0GHz octa-core processor, although the exact chipset used was not mentioned. It’s then aided with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.
The device features a large 6.1-inch HD+ display with a notch on top and DTS:X 3D surround sound for your entertainment needs.
LG K40S Specs
- Android 9 Pie
- 6.1-inch HD+ FullVision display
- 19:9 aspect ratio
- 2.0GHz octa-core processor
- 2GB/3GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB
- 13-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel (ultra wide) rear cameras, PDAF, LED flash
- Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Google Assistant button
- MIL-STD 810G
- DTS:X 3D surround
- 4G LTE
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Dimensions: 156.3 x 73.9 x 8.6mm
- Colors: New Moroccan Blue, New Aurora Black
- 3,500mAh non-removable battery
See also: LG W10, W30, and W30 Pro midrange smartphones unveiled
Next stop, we have the LG K50s. Just like the former, this one will come with an unnamed 2.0GHz octa-core processor. You can then get it with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
To set them apart, the LG K50s will have a bigger 6.5-inch screen, although the resolution is still at HD+. There’s also the upgraded 4,000mAh battery.
The K50s will also have three cameras on the front (13MP, ultra-wide, depth sensor) versus the dual camera setup on the K40s.
LG K50S Specs
- Android 9 Pie
- 6.5-inch HD+ FullVisions display
- 19:9 aspect ratio
- 2.0GHz octa-core processor
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB
- 13-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel (ultra wide) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) rear cameras, PDAF, LED flash
- Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Google Assistant button
- MIL-STD 810G
- DTS:X 3D surround
- 4G LTE
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Dimensions: 165.8 x 77.5 x 8.2mm
- Colors: New Moroccan Blue, New Aurora Black
- 4,000mAh non-removable battery
Both the LG K40s and K50s will be available starting this October on select countries, although the pricing is yet to be announced. That’s something we expect to hear in their IFA 2019 booth In Berlin, Germany.