Samsung Galaxy A40

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The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a mid-range smartphone with a 5.9-inch display, dual rear cameras, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a powerful octa-core processor. It has a large 3,100mAh battery capacity and is splash resistant. It also supports fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A40 Price

At the time of it's release in 2019, April, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A40 was about 260 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Samsung Galaxy A40 varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Samsung Galaxy A40 across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A40 device?

Samsung Galaxy A40 is a popular smartphone designed to offer an optimal balance between style, functionality and affordability. If you are facing some software problems or if you want to start fresh with your device, you may consider resetting or factory restoring your Samsung Galaxy A40. Here are the most reliable methods to reset and factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A40 device: 1. Reset using the Home and Volume buttons: * Turn off your Samsung Galaxy A40. * Press and hold the Home button and the Volume Up button simultaneously until the Samsung Galaxy logo appears on the screen. * Release the Home button, but continue to press the Volume Up button until the Wipe data/factory reset option appears on the screen. * Use the Volume Down button to navigate and select Yes – delete all user data. * Wait for the reset process to complete, which may take up to 10 minutes. Your Samsung Galaxy A40 will be restored to its factory settings. 2. Reset using the settings menu: * Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy A40. * Scroll down and select Backup and reset from the menu. * Click on Factory Data Reset. * Click on Reset Device. * Enter your PIN, pattern, or password when prompted, and then click Ok. * Wait for the reset process to complete, which may take up to 10 minutes. Your Samsung Galaxy A40 will be restored to its factory settings. 3. Use Samsung Smart Switch: Samsung Smart Switch is a software tool developed by Samsung to enable users to back up and restore their Samsung devices. Here's how to use Smart Switch to reset your Samsung Galaxy A40: * Download and install Samsung Smart Switch on your computer. * Connect your Samsung Galaxy A40 to your computer using a USB cable. * Open Smart Switch and select Samsung Galaxy A40 from the list of connected devices. * Click on Backup data. * Import data from another Samsung device or from your computer. * Click on Restore data. * Select the backup file you created earlier and click on Restore. * Wait for the reset process to complete, which may take up to 10 minutes. Note: All these methods will erase all data on your Samsung Galaxy A40, so make sure you backup your important data before proceeding with the reset process. Also, resetting your Samsung Galaxy A40 to factory settings will void your warranty, so use it at your own risk.

What type of display does the Samsung Galaxy A40 have?

The Samsung Galaxy A40 has a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display.

What type of processor does the Samsung Galaxy A40 have?

The Samsung Galaxy A40 has an Exynos 7885 Octa-core 1.8GHz processor.

What type of battery does the Samsung Galaxy A40 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A40 uses a 3,100mAh battery.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps

Launch

Announced2019, March 19
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, April

Body

Dimensions144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED
Size5.9 inches, 85.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~437 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
ChipsetExynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71 MP2

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Dual16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYes
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0

Features

SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ANT+

Battery

TypeLi-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Blue, Coral
ModelsSM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM, SM-A405S
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head)     1.34 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 260 EUR

Tests

PerformanceAnTuTu: 106388 (v7) GeekBench: 4112 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
DisplayContrast ratio: infinite
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 73dB
Audio qualityNoise -91.0dB / Crosstalk -85.9dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 73h

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