Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A40. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A40 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A40
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 20990 |
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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 November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 20990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40 has screen size of 5.9 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.3 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A40 has display density of 437 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 392 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A40 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.7% than Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 80.5%. Samsung Galaxy A40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A40's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A40 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 24 MP Quad 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 Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 24 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 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 | November, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 183 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 437 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.7% | ~ 80.5% |
| Features | Infinity Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | 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, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP with autofocus | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 25 MP | 24 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast charging 15W | Yes |