Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Samsung Galaxy M40
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 and Samsung Galaxy M40: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A40, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 437 ppi
- against 409 ppi
- Weight
- 140 g
- against 168 g
- Max. download speed
- 600 Mbps
- against 400 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy M40, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 652
- against 286
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,609
- against 937
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.77 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 106,388 | 177,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 286 | 652 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 937 | 1,609 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 2 × 2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold cores and 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 460 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 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral | Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 69.2 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 144.4 mm | 155.3 mm |
| Weight | 140 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 437 ppi Best value | 409 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 548 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, 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 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, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | 0.27 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.34 W/kg | 1.17 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 400 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM, SM-A405S | SM-M405F, SM-M405FN, SM-M405G |
