Tech review of Samsung Galaxy A40 SM-A405

Samsung Galaxy A40 SM-A405: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2019, March; Dimensions: 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.31 in); Weight: 140 g (4.94 oz); Display: Super AMOLED; Size: 5.9 inches; Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); Chipset: Samsung Exynos 7904; CPU: Octa-core 2x Cortex-A73 1.77 GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 1.59 GHz; GPU: Mali-G71 MP2; RAM: 4 GB; Storage: 64 GB; Memory card: Micro SD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 16 MP/ 5 MP; Rear video: 1080p, 30fps; Front camera: 25 MP; Front video: 1080p, 30fps.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Po 3100 mAh; Battery model: EB-BA405ABE; Charging port: USB Type-C 3.1; Headphone jack: Mini jack 3.5 mm; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC; Networks: GSM/3G/4G LTE; SIM: Single SIM or Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.