Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A40 and Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A40 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A40
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 11990 |
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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 February 16, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A40's 5.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A40 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A40 has display density of 437 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Samsung Galaxy A40's ~ 85.7%. Samsung Galaxy A40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A40 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A40 | Galaxy A12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March, 2019 | February 16, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 437 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.7% | ~ 85.8% |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes |
| 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, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 25 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast charging 15W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |