Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) vs Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40s vs Apple iPhone 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
13
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1170x2532
12
MP
MP
12mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2815
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A40s SM-A3050ZKFC (64GB + 6GB RAM), Galaxy M30 | iPhone 12 A2172, A2402, A2403, A2404 |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 3/7/2019 | 10/13/2020 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in) | 71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in) |
Weight | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1560 pixels | 1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 268 PPI | 457 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Ceramic Shield |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | iOS 14 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | iOS 16 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Apple GPU MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) Geekbench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2172 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2402 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2403, A2404 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | A2172 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2402, A2403, A2404 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
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 A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP depth f/2.2 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120ยฐ13mm1/3.6" |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | 1080p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | (dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
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 | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2815 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 15W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | 417 hours (17.4 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
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 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Gold โข 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ โข Dolby Atmos sound | โข Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue โข Face ID โข Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) | iPhone 12 (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |