Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
16
MP
MP
25mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
3.7mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3220
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+14 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 A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Model | Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) |
Other model names | Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-Sim | Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Quad-core 4G, Samsung Muscat |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 4/10/2019 | 10/10/2014 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in) | 78.6 x 153.5 millimeters (3.09 x 6.04 in) |
Weight | 140 grams (4.9 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.9" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 437 PPI | 515 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 420 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
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) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 800/1900 (Bands 25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) |
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 25 megapixels | 3.7 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5760x4320 pixels | 2560x1440 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
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-3 |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
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 |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 3220 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 20 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, White, Blue, Coral โข 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ โข One UI | โข Colors: Black, White, Pink, Gold โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข S Pen stylus โข S-Voice natural language โข Dropbox 50GB โข Samsung Gear S compatible โข ANT+ support |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) | Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.86W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body) | 0.22W/kg (head), 0.317W/kg (body) |