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Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) vs Blu Hero (S180)

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

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Compare Blu Hero X Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) 28Points
6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/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!

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS) vs Hero (S180)} 4 Advantages Blu Hero (S180)
+4GB LPDDR4X127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+64GB (50GB available)799 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)65%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x2340 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+409 PPI186%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+6.3"125%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP33 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps8332 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+90 grams (3.15 ounces)87%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Analog TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

3 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
FM
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
ModelGalaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Hero (S180)
Other model namesGalaxy M40 SM-M405G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)Blu Hero S180 Single SIM
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date6/11/201912/1/2011
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)57 x 104 millimeters (2.24 x 4.09 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.3" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~41% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)feature not registered
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X32MB
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/50 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
32 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12ยตmPDAF
5MP depth f/2.2
1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution6528x4896 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsSupported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedAnalog TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue
โ€ข One UI
โ€ข Dolby Atmos sound
โ€ข Slow motion 240fps
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Brown, White, Green
โ€ข Facebook, Twitter

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy M40 (SM-M405G/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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