Lenovo K10 Note
#2719
Samsung Galaxy M40
#2865Category Breakdown
Lenovo K10 Note
Samsung Galaxy M40
Performance
76.476.1
Camera
47.447.4
Display
58.944.5
Battery
29.126.6
Build
67.985.8
Connectivity
56.063.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.745.6
Summary
- The Lenovo K10 Note and Samsung Galaxy M40 both feature a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, but the K10 Note uses IPS LCD technology while the M40 employs PLS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the K10 Note is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, offering slightly better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 675 in the M40.
- The K10 Note's camera setup includes a 16 MP main sensor, while the M40 boasts a more advanced 32 MP main camera, providing superior photography options.
- Battery capacity favors the K10 Note with 4050 mAh compared to the M40's 3500 mAh, although both lack wireless charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both having plastic frames, but the M40 features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, but the M40 is upgradable to Android 11, offering a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K10 Note
Samsung Galaxy M40
General
Release Date
2019, September 16
2019
Announced
2019, September 05
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-M405FN/DS (Global); SM-M405F/DS (India); SM-M405G/DS (LATAM)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 612
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom2 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4050 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.6 x 74.3 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
155.3 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.11 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
164 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Knight Black, Stardust Blue
Seawater Blue, Midnight Blue, Cocktail Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.20 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ZUI 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass