Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL) vs Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone AR vs Samsung Galaxy M40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2020 10:46 AM, updated: 11/25/2021 5:08 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M40 X Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

23
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) Compare Asus Zenfone AR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+515 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)1% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
5.7"	vs	+6.3"11% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP96% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (105GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
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Model	Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone AR V570KL Verizon exclusive (128GB+6GB RAM)	Galaxy M40 SM-M405FN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2017, Announced: 1/9/2017	6/11/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 158.7 millimeters (3.05 x 6.25 in)	73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	400/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5536x4152 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Motion tracking sensors	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Hi-Res audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Tango and Daydream by Google	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • Slow motion 240fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone AR (V570KL)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)