Samsung Galaxy A40
#2810
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
#2738Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
43.343.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.060.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A40 features a compact build with a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Galaxy A7 (2018) has a slightly larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A40 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset, offering slightly lower CPU clock speeds compared to the A7's Exynos 7885.
- The A40's camera system includes a 16 MP main sensor and a 5 MP ultrawide, whereas the A7 boasts a more versatile 24 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP depth sensor.
- Battery capacity is also slightly higher in the A7 at 3300 mAh compared to the A40's 3100 mAh, although both lack wireless charging.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the A40 starting at Android 9.0 and the A7 at Android 8.0, but both are upgradable to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
General
Release Date
2019, March 19
2018
Announced
2019, March 19
2018, September 20
Description
Versions: SM-A405FN/DS (Global); SM-A405F/DS; SM-A405FM/DS (Russia)
Versions: SM-A750F/DS (EMEA); SM-A750G (Hong Kong); SM-A750FN/DS (Europe)
Display
Size
5.9"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~437 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 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 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-G71
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
25 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
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)
159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm (6.29 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight
140 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Black, blue, gold, pink
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes