Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/21/2020 3:22 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) 36Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/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!

36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core21 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+64GB (49GB available)659 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC511 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)59% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)199% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2340 pixels19 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+437 PPI193% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+5.9"31% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP67 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 25MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3389 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

4 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
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Model	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	4/10/2019	2/1/2005
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	437 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)