[ SAMSUNG ]
Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy A40
Overall Score
35/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
84899
Graphics (GPU)
18657
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Samsung Galaxy A40 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 35/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
15/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
35/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
20/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3100 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 40 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:45 hr |
| Gaming | 04:04 hr |
| Max charge power | 15 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 77 hr |
| Watching video | 09:54 hr |
| Web browsing | 05:59 hr |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 84899 |
| GPU | 18657 |
| Memory | 43900 |
| Multi-core score | 1530 |
| Single-core score | 486 |
| Total score | 208315 |
| UX | 60859 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 |
| 3G network | HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100 |
| 4G network | LTE 2100, LTE 800, LTE 1800, LTE 850, LTE 1700, LTE 900, LTE 1900, LTE 2300, LTE 2500 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 12 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | White, Black, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 144.4 mm (5.69 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) |
| Width | 69.2 mm (2.72 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Contrast | ∞ Infinity |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 548 nits |
| PPI | 437 ppi |
| PWM | 245 Hz |
| RGB color space | 142.6% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Response time | 9 ms |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.5% |
| Size | 5.9 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Angle of widest lens | 123° |
| Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 26 mm |
| Image resolution | 4616 x 3464 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 16 MP2) Ultrawide: 5 MP |
| Matrix | 16 megapixels |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 4 GB |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | April 2019 |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $250 |
| Release date | April 2019 |
| SAR (body) | 1.34 W/kg |
| SAR (head) | 0.49 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Samsung Galaxy A42 |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A53- 2 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A73 |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 |
| FLOPS | ~49.3 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 770 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 24 |
| Graphics | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Lithography process | 14 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung |
| Max clock | 1770 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 0.9 micron |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 14.6 GB |
| OS updates | 2 years |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 (Can be upgraded to Android 11) |
| ROM | One UI 3.1 |
| Security updates | 4 years |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Mono |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).