Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 11 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/30/2023 4:02 AM, updated: 11/13/2023 7:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2412

200
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) Compare Realme 11 Pro+ 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? Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)

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!

19 Advantages Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (222GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2412 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 32MP28% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 25MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5000 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+100W6 times 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
+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/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)31% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
394 PPI	vs	+437 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

20 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Other model names	Realme 11 Pro Plus 5G RMX3740, RMX3741	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	5/15/2023, Announced: 5/10/2023	4/10/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 161.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.36 in)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	437 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	950nits[peak] HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
System version	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Realme UI 4.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (MT6877V) (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 558997 (v9), 605781 (v10) Geekbench: 2207 (v5.5), 2277 (v6.0) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.0	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/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	600/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) China: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Global: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78) China: SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) China: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm112° 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.14" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.56µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/480fps 720p@960fps Slow motion Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	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: Astral Black, Sunrise Beige, Oasis Green	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 11 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	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)