Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Side by side comparison between Realme GT 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.74"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1240x2772
50
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
16
MP
MP
25mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+12 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 Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
Model | Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) |
Other model names | Realme GT3 240W RMX3709 | Galaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Kazakhstan, Russia |
Brand | Realme | Samsung |
Release date | 3/17/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023 | 4/10/2019 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 163.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.45 in) | 69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in) |
Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 140 grams (4.9 ounces) |
Build, materials | Back: RGB light notification | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.74" inches | 5.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1240x2772 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 451 PPI | 437 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 144Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | 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 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1074427 (v9) Geekbench: 3898 (v5.1), 3980 (v6) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1 | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | 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 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | 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, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm112ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP microscope f/3.320mm | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1ยตm 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@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX890 | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 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 | 25mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.09" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | 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 | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | 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 |
๐ Battery | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4600 mAh | 3100 mAh |
Charger, watts | 240W 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 |
โ Other features | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | 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 | โข Colors: Booster Black, Pulse White | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral โข 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ โข One UI |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) | 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) |