Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sharp Aquos S3 vs Samsung Galaxy M40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/20/2019 3:09 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M40 X Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
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!

7 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% 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.	vs	15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (105GB available)106% 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
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP80% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3200 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 16MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Other model names	Sharp Aquos S3 4GB RAM + 64GB FS8032	Galaxy M40 SM-M405FN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Sharp	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2018	6/11/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)	73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT PLS
Screen size	6" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
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	300/50 Mbps	400/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/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, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • Slow motion 240fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)