The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot A40, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
vivo Y37m, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,000
- against 240,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 880 nits
- against 450 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- against 260 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 240,000 | 409,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz | 2 × 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Grey | Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 172.3 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 53 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,300 | — |
Display
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 880 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.88″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A40 | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
