Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Nokia 7 plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 and Nokia 7 plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A40, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 437 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 140 g
- against 183 g
Nokia 7 plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 140,820
- against 106,388
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.77 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 106,388 | 140,820 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 286 | 342 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 937 | 1,232 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A73 cores at 1.77 GHz and 6 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.59 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral | Black, White, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 69.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 144.4 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 140 g Best value | 183 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % Best value | 77.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 19 h |
| Standby time | — | 723 h |
| Music playback time | — | 126 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 437 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 548 :1 | 1,701 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | 0.36 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.34 W/kg Best value | 1.78 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | 7 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM, SM-A405S | TA-1041, TA-1062, TA-1046 |
