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Samsung Galaxy A40
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5.9" Super AMOLED
Exynos 7904
16MP + 5MP Rear
25MP Front
4GB RAM / 64GB
3100 mAh
USB-C 2.0
3.5mm Jack
4G LTE
140g
Samsung Galaxy A40
Display
5.9-inch Super AMOLED
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Platform
Exynos 7904 (14nm)
Octa-core CPU, Mali-G71 MP2 GPU
Camera
16MP (f/1.7) + 5MP (f/2.2) Rear
25MP (f/2.0) Front
Battery
3100 mAh Li-Po
15W Wired Fast Charging
Connectivity
4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
NFC, FM Radio, USB-C
Memory
4GB RAM
64GB Internal (microSDXC support)
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy A40 was announced in March 2019 and released to the European market on April 10, 2019. It was positioned as a compact, mid-range offering within the Galaxy A series, succeeding the Galaxy J6 and preceding the Galaxy A41.
- Announcement: March 19, 2019
- Release Date: April 10, 2019
- Status: Discontinued (Support ended May 2023)
Physical Structure
The Galaxy A40 is noted for its compact footprint, making it one of the smaller devices in its generation. It utilises a combination of a glass front with a plastic back and frame.
- Dimensions: 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 140 g
- Materials: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic back, plastic frame
- Colours: Black, White, Blue, Coral
Display System
The device features a Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, providing vibrant colours and deep blacks typical of Samsung's panel technology.
- Type: Super AMOLED
- Size: 5.9 inches
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
- Density: ~437 ppi
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera System
The camera system includes a dual-lens rear configuration for standard and ultra-wide photography, paired with a high-resolution front-facing camera.
- Rear Main: 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF
- Rear Ultra-wide: 5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm
- Front Camera: 25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm
- Video: 1080p at 30fps for both front and rear cameras
Platform & Software
The Galaxy A40 launched with Android 9.0 (Pie) and received two major OS updates, concluding its official support cycle with Android 11.
- Chipset: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
- OS History: Android 9.0 (Pie) -> Android 10 -> Android 11
- Security Updates: Supported for 4 years, ending May 2023
Battery & Charging
The device is powered by a 3100 mAh battery, which supports Samsung's 15W Adaptive Fast Charging standard.
- Capacity: 3100 mAh (non-removable)
- Charging: 15W wired fast charging
- Endurance: Rated at approximately 73 hours in standard testing
Connectivity & Sensors
- Network: 4G LTE (Cat12/13), 3G, 2G
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- Sensors: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, Hall sensor
- Other: NFC, FM Radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C 2.0
Summary
The Samsung Galaxy A40 remains a notable legacy device for users seeking a compact form factor with a high-quality Super AMOLED display. While it provided a balanced mid-range experience at its 2019 launch, its status as a discontinued device with no further software updates makes it a legacy choice rather than a modern daily driver.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| €260 |