Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A40

The Samsung Galaxy A40 was announced in 2019, March 19 With 5.9 inches, 85.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Exynos 7904 (14 nm) and running Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. while the Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2019, March 19
  • Status: Available. Released 2019, April

Body

  • Dimensions: 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 140 g (4.94 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 5.9 inches, 85.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~437 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
  • Chipset: Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali-G71 MP2

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Dual: 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 15W

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
  • Models: SM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM, SM-A405S
  • SAR EU: 0.49 W/kg (head)     1.34 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: $ 154.23 / £ 159.99 / € 289.99