Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) vs Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy M40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
PLS
PLS
1080x2340
32
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
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23 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+16 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 | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
Model | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320FL (Single-Sim) | Galaxy M40 SM-M405FN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Europe) | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 1/13/2017 | 6/11/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in) | 73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in) |
Weight | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | 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 | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 4.7" inches | 6.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 312 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/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 | 300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20) 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12ยตmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/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.265, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + 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, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2350 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/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 | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX | โข Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue โข One UI โข Dolby Atmos sound โข Slow motion 240fps |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body) | 0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) |