Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/20/2019 3:09 PM, updated: 3/21/2020 2:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (105GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+6.3"5% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP115% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
409 PPI	vs	+411 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 24.1MP51% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
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Model	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M40 SM-M405FN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605F Single-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Algeria, Tunisia
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/11/2019	5/22/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
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	300/50 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 Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF
Main camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	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 M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	24.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5664x4248 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
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: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • Slow motion 240fps	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)