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Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) 03Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)

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Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+(front) 25MP38%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
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+512GB (482GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
437 PPIvs+526 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"vs+6.4"8%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP92%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAhvs+4100 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4G LTE-A
+23 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
ModelGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-SimGalaxy S10+ Ceramic (Snapdragon) G975U, Samsung Beyond 2
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/10/20193/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontCeramic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.9" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)437 PPI526 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
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 registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512GB (482GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
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)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps2000/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0ยตmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
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/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical 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
720p@960fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/2.222mm
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
โ€ข 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
โ€ข One UI
โ€ข Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white
โ€ข Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
โ€ข Bixby
โ€ข Samsung DeX
โ€ข Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)feature not registered
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