Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2019 8:57 PM, updated: 3/21/2020 3:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+6"2% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)36% Lighter
1080x2220 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
411 PPI	vs	+437 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 24.1MP	vs	+(front) 25MP3% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Super AMOLED

16 million

(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
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Model	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605FN Single-sim (32GB + 3GB) NFC	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	Bulgaria, Spain, (Europe)	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/22/2018	4/10/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	437 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	24.1 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5664x4248 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)