| Physical features | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Model | |
| Other model names | Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-Sim |
| Country or region available |  
(Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Release date | April, 2019 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in) |
| Weight | 140 grams (4.9 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73
1.6Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Display type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 437 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE |
| Calling | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawidef/2.213mmFF |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras |
| 2ª camera | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Front camera (secondary) | 25 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5760x4320 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Radio | FM |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported |
| NFC | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported |
| Other functions | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
ANT+
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| Other features | - Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
- 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
- One UI
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Fast battery charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 1080 minutes | 18 hours | 0.8 day |
| Standby | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.49W/kg (head) | 1.34W/kg (body) |