Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) vs OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 vs OnePlus 7 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/21/2020 3:22 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 1:16 PM

Compare OnePlus 7 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1440x3120

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 7 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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	vs	20 Advantages OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(front) 25MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
437 PPI	vs	+515 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"	vs	+6.67"13% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+30W100% 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.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER	OnePlus 7 Pro (8GB RAM) GM1910, GM1913, GM1917
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Release date	4/10/2019	5/16/2019, Announced: 5/14/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)	75.9 x 162.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.4 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	437 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 9 / 10 / 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 364025 (v7) Geekbench: 10943 (v4.4), 2721 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	1200/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) Canada/USA version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) Canada/USA version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 41, 46, 48)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.478mm3x-optical-zoomLaser/PDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@480fps (slow motion) Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX471 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	16 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 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	25mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging Warp Charge
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI	• Colors: Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue • Silicon case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered