Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Samsung Galaxy M10s
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 and Samsung Galaxy M10s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A40, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A40, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 437 ppi
- against 268 ppi
Samsung Galaxy M10s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.4″
- against 5.9″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Samsung Exynos 7884B |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.77 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 106,388 | — |
| 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. | Octa-core: 2 × 1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6 × 1.35 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.2 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 144.4 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 140 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.4″ 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 | 268 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 548 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.39 W/kg |
| 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 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM, SM-A405S | SM-M107F, SM-M107G, SM-M107Y, SM-M107M |
