Samsung Galaxy A40
#2765
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
#3016Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
Performance
70.669.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
25.426.1
Build
71.876.7
Connectivity
65.963.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.344.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A40 features a more compact design with a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display offering a higher pixel density of 437 ppi compared to the 5.7-inch display of the Galaxy C7 Pro, which has a pixel density of 386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A40 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset, while the C7 Pro uses the Snapdragon 626, with the A40 having a slight edge in processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A40's f/1.7 aperture may provide better low-light performance than the C7 Pro's f/1.9.
- The A40 has a smaller 3100 mAh battery compared to the C7 Pro's 3300 mAh, but both support similar charging speeds.
- The A40 runs on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, whereas the C7 Pro is limited to Android 8.0, indicating a more modern software experience for the A40.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A40 using a glass front and plastic back, while the C7 Pro features a more premium aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
General
Release Date
2019, March 19
2017
Announced
2019, March 19
2017
Description
Versions: SM-A405FN/DS (Global); SM-A405F/DS; SM-A405FM/DS (Russia)
N/A
Display
Size
5.9"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~437 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W 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)
156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight
140 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass