Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A40
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A40. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A40
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3100 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 32989 | Rs. 17990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 32989. The launch Date of the second phone is March, 2019. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A40 is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A40's 5.9 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A40 has display density of 437 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Samsung Galaxy A40's ~ 85.7%. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G'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 A55 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A40 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A40's 16 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A40's 25 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | Galaxy A40 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | March, 2019 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 140 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 437 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 85.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 16 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 25 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, Fast charging 15W |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |