Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5 vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/21/2020 3:22 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) Compare Bq Aquaris M5 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!

4 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
+441 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	437 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3120 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
144 grams (5.04 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)3% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+5.9"18% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP64% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	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	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Other model names	bq Aquaris M5 (16GB + 3GB RAM)	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER
Country or region available	(Europe)	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Bq	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2015	4/10/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	437 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz 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 405 550Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
RAM memory	3GB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	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) micro-SIM (3FF)	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	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)	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+, 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
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	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	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BQ 3120	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3120 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Sony IMX214 sensor camera • Quantum Color+ • Dolby sound • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris M5 (16GB/3GB)	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)