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Samsung Galaxy A40 EU
64 GB, White, 5.90", Dual SIM + SD, 16 Mpx, 4GProduct details
On the sharp 14.92 cm/5.9 inch Infinity-U display of the Galaxy A40, even small details stand out. The nearly full-screen FHD+ Super AMOLED display brings your music videos and favorite series to life in brilliant picture quality. The powerful dual main camera of the Galaxy A40 consists of a 16 MP wide-angle lens (F1.7) and a 5 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view. This allows you to capture every moment almost exactly as you saw it with your own eyes. Whether it's epic landscapes or large group photos, the 5 MP ultra-wide camera lets you capture it all in one shot. And with the 16 MP wide-angle camera, you can take stunning photos day and night, making your images sharp, bright, and lifelike. The Galaxy A40 is smart enough to recognize what subjects you want to photograph. Whether it's an incredible sunset or a delicious meal, the Galaxy A40 automatically selects one of 19 presets to adjust brightness and color saturation. Every selfie should showcase the best of you. The 25 MP front camera of the Galaxy A40 helps with that—selfies can highlight your best features in vibrant colors, and with Live Focus, you can blur the background. The Smart Beauty mode can further assist you on your way to the perfect selfie. With the Galaxy A40, you can really let loose. Create your own AR Emoji and send it to your friends. Add stickers or other filters to your photos and just be creative. The Galaxy A40 is here for you. With a 3,100 mAh battery, you have enough power for your favorite movies or long phone calls. And thanks to the fast charging feature, the battery charges quickly so the fun can continue.
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
Display size (inches) | 5.90" |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 3100 mAh |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Item number | 12379391 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | SM-A405FZWD |
Release date | 28/11/2019 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Mobile features | 3.5mm jack socket, Fingerprint |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
Display size (inches) | 5.90" |
Screen technology | AMOLED |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 30 Hz |
Mobile phone standard | 4G |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC |
Wi-Fi standard | 802.11ad, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 16 Mpx |
Wide angle camera angle | 123° |
Front camera resolution | 25 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | Full HD |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 30p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Exynos 7904 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 1.60 GHz |
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
Max. memory extension | 512 GB |
Memory card type | microSD |
SIM card type | Nano SIM |
SIM type | Dual SIM + SD |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Galileo |
Capacity | 3100 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge |
Smart home ecosystem | Samsung Bixby |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB Type-C USB cable |
Height | 144.40 mm |
Width | 69.20 mm |
Length | 7.90 mm |
Weight | 140 g |
Length | 11 cm |
Width | 7 cm |
Height | 5 cm |
Weight | 310 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Apple0,6 %
- 1.Zebra0,6 %
- 3.Samsung0,8 %
- 4.HMD1,3 %
- 4.Motorola1,3 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Nokia3 days
- 8.Nothing3 days
- 8.Samsung3 days
- 12.Apple4 days
- 12.OnePlus4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Samsung2 %
- 2.Doro2,1 %
- 3.Apple2,4 %
- 3.HMD2,4 %
- 5.Crosscall2,5 %
- Top haptics and workmanship
- Compact dimensions
- low weight
- brilliant OLED display
- Dual SIM and SD card slot
- 5 GHz WLAN, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC
If you only look at the design and screen, the Galaxy A40 could easily pass for an S10 Mini. However, the buyer should not make high demands on the camera, materials and extras. If you're looking for an affordable mini Galaxy, you've come to the right place. Only the Galaxy S10e offers full S10 power in a mini format for more than 500 euros.
- OLED display with good values
- Solid mid-range performance
- Adequate equipment
- No dust and water protection
- Disappointing camera
- Battery life could be better