Samsung Galaxy A40
#2765
Samsung Galaxy A50
#2267Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance
70.676.5
Camera
19.128.4
Display
82.882.8
Battery
25.428.1
Build
71.887.5
Connectivity
65.962.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.350.4
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass