Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Live (L2) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 8:10 AM, updated: 8/5/2020 10:26 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) Compare Asus Zenfone Live (L2) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/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!

1 Advantage Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMCP	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels144% Higher resolution screen
293 PPI	vs	+437 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.9"7% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP162% 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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + 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
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

140 grams (4.9 ounces)

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Other model names	Asus ZenFone Live L2 ZA550KL (2GB RAM)	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2019	4/10/2019
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.77 x 147.26 millimeters (2.83 x 5.8 in)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	437 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMCP	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A version (Europe): UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 B version (India): UMTS 850/900/2100 C version: UMTS 800/850/900/2100 D version (America): UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 A version (Europe): LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40) B version (India): LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) C version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) D version (America): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18)	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/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: Rocket Red, Cosmic Blue • Android Go edition • ZenUI 5 • Touch glove display	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)