Samsung Galaxy A40 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Samsung Galaxy A40 Top Specs

Release Date: 2019, March
Dimensions: 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 140 g
Screen: 5.9", Super AMOLED
Main Camera: Dual, 16 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 25 MP
Memory: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 3100 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A40
Release date	2019, March
Dimensions (HxWxD)	144.4 Х 69.2 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	140 g
Body build	Front glass, plastic body
Colors	Black, White, Blue, Coral
Battery	3100 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 9 (3G) Music play - Up to 62 h
Approximate price	220 EUR

Screen
Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.9" inc
Screen area	85.5 cm²
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	85.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px
PPI /points per inch/	437 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	16 MP, Dual
Camera specs
-16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF -5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	25 MP, Single
Specifications	25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	- Exynos 7904 Octa (14 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-G71 MP2
External memory	microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Antutu 8 score	127724
Antutu 7 score	109789
GeekBench 5 Single Core	263
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	960

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR EU - 0.49 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - ANT+ - Fast battery charging 15W - Versions: SM-A405F/DS, SM-A405FN/DS (Global), SM-A405FM/DS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A40 cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy A40 was around 220 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy A40 ?

The official release date is 2019, March.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy A40 ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy A40 is 140 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy A40, how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A40 is 5.9" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy A40, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy A40 is 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy A40 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy A40 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy A40 have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A40 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A40 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy A40 have?

There is Dual main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy A40 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy A40 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy A40 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A40 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.