Samsung Galaxy A40: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 03.25.19 | Updated 01.10.24

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy A40

  • Model: Galaxy A40
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.77 out of 5 (48 votes)
  • Release Date:  March 19, 2024
  • Price: 220 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Storage and memory: 64 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.9 inc
  • Main Camera:  Dual, 16MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 25MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy A40 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a smartphone released by Samsung in March 2019. Sporting a sleek design, it comes equipped with a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, delivering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with a pixel density of 437ppi. The screen, which occupies approximately 85.5% of the front body, is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It features a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, offering vibrant and high-contrast visuals for an immersive viewing experience.

Samsung Galaxy A40 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A40 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A40

Other names

Versions: SM-A405F/DS, SM-A405FN/DS (Global), SM-A405FM/DS

Launch date

19 March 2024

Samsung Galaxy A40 PricePrice

First price

220 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A40 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.69 inc (144.4 mm)

Width

2.72 inc ( 69.2 mm)

Depth

0.31 inc ( 7.9 mm)

Weight

4.94 oz (140 grams)

Build materials

Front glass, plastic body

Water resistant

Colors

Black, White, Blue, Coral

Samsung Galaxy A40 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.9 inc

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

Samsung Galaxy A40 ProcessorHardware

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

Samsung Galaxy A40 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64 GB, 4 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy A40 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 9.0 (Pie)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A40 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF
-5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A40 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A40 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-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)
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)

Samsung Galaxy A40 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

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

Samsung Galaxy A40 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3100 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 9 (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 62 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging 15W

Samsung Galaxy A40 sound and multimediaAudio

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

Samsung Galaxy A40 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score127724 (Position 811 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score109789 (Position 282 out of 2128)

See the page Samsung Galaxy A40 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy A40 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core274 (Position 490 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core849 (Position 473 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan822 (Position 240 out of 281)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL854 (Position 272 out of 324)
GeekBench 5 Single Core263 (Position 1299 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core960 (Position 1333 out of 1876)

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.

*Source of data https://www.samsung.com/ie/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a40-sm-a405fzbdbtu/


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Samsung Galaxy A40 Reviews and Opinions

Rate this smartphone
3.77 / 5
(48)

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 March 19, 2024 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