Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
PLS
PLS
1080x2340
32
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
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27 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 / Autofocus |
+20 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 Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Model | Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) |
Other model names | Galaxy M40 SM-M405FN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM) | Galaxy A20 A205U NFC (Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, USCellular) |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 6/11/2019 | 4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in) | 74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 268 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 122778 (v9) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/50 Mbps | 150/50 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, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
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 M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12ยตmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2 | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm |
Main camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 29 hours (1.2 days) | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
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 | โข Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue โข One UI โข Dolby Atmos sound โข Slow motion 240fps | โข Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.09W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) | feature not registered |