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Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) 08Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/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!

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+437 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)69%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)vs+128GB (105GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
5.9"vs+6.7"14%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 25MPvs+(front) 32MP28%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3100 mAhvs+4500 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+45W2 times
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+Gorilla Glass 3+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-SimGalaxy S10 Lite SM-G770F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)MalaysiaSingapore
(Europe), (Global, International), Malaysia, Singapore
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/10/20192/3/2020, Announced: 1/3/2020
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)75.6 x 162.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.4 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5.9" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)437 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3+
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered705nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.1 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (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 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 370751 (v7), 459497 (v8)
Geekbench: 11151 (v4.4), 2732 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps2000/316 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm 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
Super Steady OIS

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
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)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
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: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)0.49W/kg (head), 1.519W/kg (body)
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