Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy M40
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) 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 A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 7.9 mm
Samsung Galaxy M40, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 7.75 W
- Usable Surface
- 84.9 %
- against 74.4 %
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 652
- against 334
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7885 | 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 | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 123,883 | 177,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 334 | 652 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 862 | 1,609 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53. | 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 | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold, Pink | Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 155.3 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.4 % | 84.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 7.75 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.324 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 | 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, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.34 W/kg | 0.27 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.43 W/kg | 1.17 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 400 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A750F, SM-A750FN, SM-A750G, SM-A750GN, SM-A750C, SM-A750X, SM-A750N | SM-M405F, SM-M405FN, SM-M405G |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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