Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Phantom 9 vs Samsung Galaxy M40
Comparison between Tecno Phantom 9 and Samsung Galaxy M40: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Phantom 9, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum memory card
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Samsung Galaxy M40, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 652
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,609
- against 744
- Max. download speed
- 400 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 87,730 | 177,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 652 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 1,609 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.8 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 |
| Maximum memory card | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Aurora | Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 155.3 mm |
| Weight | 164.4 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 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, 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 | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.27 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 400 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Galaxy M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AB7 | SM-M405F, SM-M405FN, SM-M405G |
