Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Samsung Galaxy M55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2025 10:48 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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 M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+409 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (105GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.3"	vs	+6.7"6% Larger screen
(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP33% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 50MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+45W2 times 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M40 SM-M405FN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Middle East), India, Israel, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/11/2019	3/28/2024
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)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (233GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/50 Mbps	3000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
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	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • Slow motion 240fps	• Colors: Dark Blue, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)