Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Huawei Honor Play 4T
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 and Huawei Honor Play 4T: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A40, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 106,388
- against 94,321
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Huawei Honor Play 4T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,900 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 22 W
- against 15 W
- Display Diagonal
- 6.39″
- against 5.9″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7904 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.77 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 106,388 Best value | 94,321 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 286 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 937 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A73 cores at 1.77 GHz and 6 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.59 GHz. | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 69.2 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 144.4 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 140 g Best value | 176 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 22 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.39″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 437 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 548 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.34 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Honor Play 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM, SM-A405S | — |
