Sony Xperia Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40 has better RAM than Sony Xperia Z1. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A40 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Sony Xperia Z1 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A40 has more internal memory than Sony Xperia Z1
| Name | Sony Xperia Z1 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 5.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3100 mAh |
| Camera | 20.7 MP | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14329 | Rs. 17990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2013. The cost of Sony Xperia Z1 is Rs. 14329. 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 larger screen size of 5.9 inches in comparison to Sony Xperia Z1's 5 inch screen. Sony Xperia Z1 has TFT Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A40 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 437 PPI display density. Sony Xperia Z1 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Sony Xperia Z1's lower 2 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A40 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Sony Xperia Z1 (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Z1's 20.7 MP 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 Sony Xperia Z1's 2 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 4.2.2 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Sony Xperia Z1 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A40 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2013 | March, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74 x 144 x 8.5 mm | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 140 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color TFT Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 437 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.7% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 64 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.8 Mbps Upload | Yes |
| 4G | No | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB-MHL v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | HDMI, DLNA, TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 20.7 MP | 16 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 25 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7885 | |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Mali-G71 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, eAAC+, WAV | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.263, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast charging 15W | |
| StandBy Time | 36 days | |
| Talk Time | 13 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 110 hours | |