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BlackBerry Passport vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Passport vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X BlackBerry Passport 06Points
BlackBerry Passport
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

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22Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) Compare BlackBerry Passport X
Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
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!

Passport} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Passport vs Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+453 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs437 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+3450 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3100 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GBvs+64GB (49GB available)53%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)39%
Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x1440 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
4.5"vs+5.9"31%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 2MPvs+(front) 25MP12 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
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
24 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
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ModelBlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Other model namesAT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM WindermereGalaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER
Country or region availablefeature not registeredKazakhstanRussia
Kazakhstan, Russia
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date9/24/20144/10/2019
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x1440 pixels1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)453 PPI437 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v164bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours18 hours
Standby444 hours (18.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Miracast
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• One UI

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry PassportGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
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