Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)

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

4/30/2019 8:57 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:50 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700) Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core153% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (49GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+437 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	316 PPI
+5.9"27% Larger screen	vs	4.65"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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
+f/1.7 (aperture)65% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP18 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh68% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1850 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Other model names	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-Sim	Sprint Google Galaxy Nexus LTE L700, Toroplus
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/10/2019	4/22/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	437 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
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	100/50 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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
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-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
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, Flash player
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: Black • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.04W/kg (head), 1.52W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered