Samsung Galaxy A40
#2810
Samsung Galaxy A50
#2736Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
43.343.8
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.060.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A40 features a smaller 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Galaxy A50 has a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~403 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A40 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset, whereas the A50 uses the more advanced Exynos 9610, offering better processing capabilities.
- The A40's camera setup includes a 16 MP main sensor and a 5 MP ultrawide sensor, while the A50 boasts a 25 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP depth sensor, providing more versatility.
- The A40 has a 3100 mAh battery, compared to the A50's larger 4000 mAh battery, which may lead to longer usage times on the A50.
- Both devices run Android 9.0 (Pie) and can be upgraded to Android 11, but the A50 features One UI 3.0 for a more refined software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both having Gorilla Glass 3 fronts and plastic backs, but the A50 is heavier at 166g compared to the A40's 140g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A50
General
Release Date
2019, March 19
2019, February 25
Announced
2019, March 19
2019, February 25
Description
Versions: SM-A405FN/DS (Global); SM-A405F/DS; SM-A405FM/DS (Russia)
Versions: SM-A505F/DS, SM-A505FN/DS (Global); SM-A505GN/DS (APAC), SM-A505FM/DS (Russia), SM-A505YN (AU/NZ), SM-A505W (Canada); SM-A505GT/DS (Brazil); SM-A505U1 (USA unlocked); SM-A505U (USA); SM-A505G/DS (LATAM)
Display
Size
5.9"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~437 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Exynos 9610 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
25 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
25 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
25 MP
25 MP
Front Camera Details
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
140 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes