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Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Google Pixel 4a 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4a 5G X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) 10Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E) Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3885
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)

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!

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)} 16 Advantages Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+437 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs416 PPI
+(front) 25MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
5.9"vs+6.2"5%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAhvs+3885 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
1080x2340 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
ModelGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Other model namesGalaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-SimGoogle Pixel 4a 5G G025E
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date4/10/201911/5/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)74 x 153.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.06 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size5.9" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)437 PPI416 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh3885 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• One UI
• Colors: Just Black, White
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Google Pixel 4a 5G (G025E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)feature not registered
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