Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A40. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Samsung Galaxy A40 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A40
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 75990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March, 2019. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A40 is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) is Rs. 75990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40 has screen size of 5.9 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A40 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 437 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A40's lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A40 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A40's 16 MP + 5 MP Dual 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 Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40 has version v9.0 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has version v17 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A40 | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March, 2019 | September 12, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 437 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.7% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | |
| Features | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 25 MP | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast charging 15W | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |