Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A40. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A40 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A40
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3100 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 17990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is March, 2019. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A40 is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40 has screen size of 5.9 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy A40 has display density of 437 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 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 A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'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 A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A40 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A40's 16 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 11 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A40 |
| 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 17, 2021 | March, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 140 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 437 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 85.7% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 |
| 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, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 16 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode | 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, Screen Flash | 25 MP |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G71 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | 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 |