Sonim XP8 vs Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sonim XP8 vs Samsung Galaxy M40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 4:35 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 6:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M40 X Sonim XP8 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS) Compare Sonim XP8 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!

10 Advantages Sonim XP8	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+441 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4900 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+128GB (105GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files
335 grams (11.73 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)99% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)128% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.3"26% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset

30 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
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Model	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Other model names	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon	Galaxy M40 SM-M405FN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Sonim	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018	6/11/2019
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)	73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)
Weight	335 grams (11.73 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sonim XP8	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 (650-700Mhz)	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	600/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(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	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	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
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	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
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4900 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sonim XP8	Galaxy M40 (SM-M405FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Sweater Blue • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • Slow motion 240fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sonim XP8	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)