Google Pixel 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 2 and Samsung Galaxy A40 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A40 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Google Pixel 2 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Google Pixel 2 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A40
| Name | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 5.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 3100 mAh |
| Camera | 12.2 MP | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19490 | Rs. 17990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2017. The cost of Google Pixel 2 is Rs. 19490. The launch Date of the second phone is March, 2019. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A40 is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 2 has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A40's 5.9 inch screen. Google Pixel 2 has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A40 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 437 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.7% than Google's phone ~ 67.9%. Google Pixel 2 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Google Pixel 2 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A40 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40's 16 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 2's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A40 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 25 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 2's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 2 | Galaxy A40 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2017 | March, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.7 x 145.69 x 7.8 mm | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 140 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 437 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 67.9% | ~ 85.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 MP | 16 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 25 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
| CPU | 2.45 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Mali-G71 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, Fast charging 15W |