Honor V40 5G (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Honor V40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2021 10:21 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Max X Honor V40 5G (256GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS) Compare Honor V40 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
PLS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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!

27 Advantages Honor V40 5G (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1236x2676 pixels60% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+439 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.72"18% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+179 grams (6.27 ounces)4% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 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
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Change model
Model	V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10	Galaxy J7 Max G615F/Dual-Sim, SM-G615F/DD
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	India
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	1/22/2021	6/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)	78.8 x 156.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.72" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	439 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MC9	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	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
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/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: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers	• Colors: Black, Gold • Smart glow ring (LED notification)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor V40 5G (256GB)	Galaxy J7 Max (SM-G615F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.573W/kg (head), 1.064W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.458W/kg (head), 1.52W/kg (body)