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Samsung Galaxy A40
Added: 03.25.19 | Updated: 01.10.24
- Model: Galaxy A40
- Brand: Samsung
- Rating: 3.77 out of 5 (48 votes)
- Price: 220 EUR
- Year of manufacture: 2019
- Dimensions: 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 140 g
- Chipset: Exynos 7904 Octa (14 nm)
- Built-in memory: 64 GB
- Screen: Super AMOLED 5.9 inches
- Battery: 3100 mAh
- Rear camera: Dual, 16MP
- Front camera: Single, 25MP
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Samsung Galaxy A40 specs
Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark
Common
| Brand and model | |
| Other names | Versions: SM-A405F/DS, SM-A405FN/DS (Global), SM-A405FM/DS |
| Launch date | 2019, March |
Price
| First price | 220 EUR |
Design
| Height | 5.69 in (144.4 mm) |
| Width | 2.72 in ( 69.2 mm) |
| Depth | 0.31 in ( 7.9 mm) |
| Weight | 4.94 oz (140 grams) |
| Build materials | Front glass, plastic body |
| Water resistant |
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| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral |
| Case | Buy a case from Amazon |
Screen
| Technology | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.9 in |
| Screen Area | 85.5 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 px |
| Points per inch | 437 PPI |
| Color Depth | 16M |
| Ratio (height:width) | 19.5:9 |
| Ratio (screen:body) | 85.5% |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen protector | Buy a screen protector from Amazon |
Hardware
| Chipset | - Exynos 7904 Octa (14 nm) |
|
| CPU | - Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53) |
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| GPU | - Mali-G71 MP2 |
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Memory
| Internal Memory | 64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| Memory Card Slot | microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot) |
Software
| Operating System (OS) | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| User Interface |
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Main Camera
| Number of Cameras | Dual |
| Specs |
-16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Number of Cameras | Single |
| Specs | -25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide) |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
Cellular
| Bands | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
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| SIM Card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| SAR EU | 0.49 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body) |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
Battery
| Capacity | 3100 mAh |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po |
| Endurance | |
Video playback - Up to 9 (3G) |
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| Charging | -Fast battery charging 15W |
Audio
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| Others | -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Other specifications
| Others | -ANT+ |
Performance Benchmark
Antutu Score
| Antutu 8 Score | 127724 (Position 811 out of 1145) |
| Antutu 7 Score | 109789 (Position 282 out of 2129) |
See the page Samsung Galaxy A40 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models |
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Geekbench Score
| GeekBench 6 Single Core | 274 (Position 490 out of 565) |
| GeekBench 6 Multi Core | 849 (Position 473 out of 564) |
| GeekBench 6 Vulkan | 822 (Position 240 out of 281) |
| GeekBench 6 OpenCL | 854 (Position 272 out of 324) |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 263 (Position 1296 out of 1884) |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 960 (Position 1330 out of 1873) |
See the page Samsung Galaxy A40 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models. |
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from
Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.
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Review of Samsung Galaxy A40
In 2019, finding a modern compact smartphone is a complicated task. If you add to that a requirement to be relatively expensive and not weak on performance, the options reduce dramatically. The Galaxy A40 meets exactly these conditions.
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Samsung Galaxy A40 Reviews and Opinions
Pros:
- Sizable screen
- Headphone jack
- Nice ergonomics, thin bezels, and a small notch
- Great display experience
- Good overall camera performance
Cons:
- Feels less premium in the hand due to cheaper materials
- Cameras perform adequately but are not outstanding
- Lacks 4K video recording and image stabilization
- Battery life could be better
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Samsung Galaxy A40 cost?
The price of the Samsung Galaxy A40 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity.
As of the latest update, the base model starts at 220 EUR.
Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.
When did the Samsung Galaxy A40 come out?
Samsung Galaxy A40 mobile was launched on
in these colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral.
What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A40 ?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 has dimensions of
Height: 144.4 mm Width: 69.2 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm
and weighs approximately 140 grams.
What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A40?
When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is
5.9 inches diagonally
offering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px at a pixel density of 437 ppi.
How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A40 have?
Device comes with chipset Exynos 7904 Octa (14 nm) with processor Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53).
Samsung Galaxy A40 is available with internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM.
What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF
5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR
What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide) and features like