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Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7 X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) 19Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non 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!

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Redmi 7 (16GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB)
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+437 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP49%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
5.9"vs+6.26"6%
Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3100 mAhvs+4000 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
ModelGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-SimXiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi onclite
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/10/20193/1/2019
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)75.58 x 158.73 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.9" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)437 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 506 725Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps300/50 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Global)
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH):
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
China version (M1810F6LE):
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH):
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
China version (M1810F6LE):
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
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 lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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)Redmi 7 (16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue
โ€ข 19:9 display ratio
โ€ข 450nit display brightness
โ€ข MIUI 9

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Redmi 7 (16GB)
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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