Razer Phone vs Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)

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

6/20/2019 12:23 PM, updated: 11/30/2021 6:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M40 X Razer Phone 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS) Compare Razer Phone 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-M405F/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 Razer Phone	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+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
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps156% 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
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+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
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (105GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)17% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
5.7"	vs	+6.3"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP87% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% 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 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
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Model	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
Other model names	Razer Phone 1 RZ35-0215 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl	Galaxy M40 SM-M405F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	India
Brand	Razer	Samsung
Release date	11/17/2017	6/11/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.7 x 158.5 millimeters (3.06 x 6.24 in)	73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (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 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	380nits[typ] Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-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 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 208972 (v7), 291142 (v8) Geekbench: 6728 (v4.4), 1752 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1	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
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/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	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/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	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • Slow motion 240fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Razer Phone	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F/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)