First impressions of the A40 and we didn’t think it looked or felt like a budget handset, if anything there is very little to separate it from Samsungs top of the line equivalents.
The screen is big without being too big to use in one hand.
Whilst we are used to seeing handsets with huge storage, the 64GB built-in to the A40 is an excellent starting point and is also backed up with MicroSD expansion so you can add another 512GB storage.
Samsung Mobile Phone Key Features
- 5.9” Full HD+ Super AMOLED Display
- 16MP + 5MP Ultra Wide Main Camera & 25MP Selfie Camera
- 64GB Storage + MicroSD Expansion
- 3,100mAh Battery
- Android 9.0
Manufacturer Description
Infinity at your fingertips
The Galaxy A40's 5.9" FHD+ Super AMOLED display makes the detail pop in everything you watch. From music videos to your favourite pictures the Infinity-U display leaps edge to edge across the screen.
Stunning Design
The Galaxy A40 is beautifully sleek and slim. The curved back rests easily in a single hand.
Capture every moment that matters
The Galaxy A40 features amazing dual cameras, the 16MP low light lens and Ultra Wide camera mean you can capture epic landscape or group shots in detail whether it's day or night. The 25 MP Selfie camera also means that every snap is crystal clear.
Smart AI Camera
The Galaxy A40 uses AI to detect your subject, so it'll know if you're taking a picture of a sunset or a delicious plate of food and instantly gives you the optimum levels of brightness and saturation.
Battery Beast
The Galaxy A40 will be there when you need it most. With a 3,100mAh battery, you'll be able to go all day (from new, actual performance may be less), streaming movies and making calls.
One UI
One UI helps you focus. Hardware and software work together, with content and features at your fingertips, so you can use them faster.
Use Night Mode for a comfortable experience in the dark, and with clear visuals using your phone becomes second nature.
Special Features
Samsung Touchwiz Yes
Samsung Pay Yes
Fingerprint scanner Yes
Virtual assistant Bixby
Battery
Standby 23 hours (from new)
Battery size 3100 mAh
Charging type USB Type C
Fitness
Step counter Yes
Sleep tracker Yes
Heart rate monitor Yes
Body
SIM type Nano
Dual Sim Yes
Calls & Messages
Video calling Yes
Microphone Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Voice dialling Yes
Wi-Fi calling Yes
Calling app Yes
Apps
App store Play Store
Connectivity
3G Yes
4G Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Mobile Internet connection Yes
NFC Yes
Other connectivity USB Memory Stick,Camera(PTP/UMS),USB Keyboard/Mouse
GPS Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot and tethering Yes
Camera
Video recording Yes
Flash type LED
Rear camera video qualityFHD (1920 x 1080) | @30fps
Front camera Yes
Other camera features Auto,Beauty,Food,Hyperlapse,Live Focus,Panorama,Pro,Scene Mode,Selfie,Selfie Focus,Slow Motion,Stickers,Wide Selfie
Front - Megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera video qualityFHD (1920 x 1080) | @30fps
Rear - Megapixels 16 megapixels
Storage
Memory card type MicroSD
Expandable memory 512 GB
Music and entertainment
Headphones jack (3.5mm) Yes
Apps Yes
Music player Yes
Display
HD screen Full HD
Pixel Density 438 ppi
Screen resolution 2340 x 1080 pixels
Large screen Yes
Screen technology SAMOLED
Touchscreen Yes
Screen size 5.9 inches
Processor
Processor name Exynos 7904
Number of cores Octa
RAM 4 GB
Calls & Messages
Video calling Yes
Microphone Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Voice dialling Yes
Wi-Fi calling Yes
Calling app Yes
Operating System
Operating system Android
Operating system version Android 9 (Pie)
Dimensions
Dimensions 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight 162 grams
What's included
USB Type C Cable Yes
Our Expert review of the Samsung Galaxy A40 Smartphone
How it’s currently spec’d:
Samsungs budget smartphone released in 2019 still has some quite brilliant spec especially considering it was released at the same time as Samsungs flagship Galaxy S10 range. A massive 5.9” Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen is all concurring bar an extremely thin bezel at the top and bottom. A notch camera hole that houses an almost unthinkable 25MP “selfie” camera at the top of the screen and no physical home button. On the back of the handset are a twin 16MP and 5MP ultra wide camera lenses and a fingerprint reader for extra security. Undress this A40 and you’ll find 64GB storage and MicroSD expansion as well as an 8 core processor and 4GB RAM.
Where we think it excels:
First impressions of the A40 and we didn’t think it looked or felt like a budget handset, if anything there is very little to separate it from Samsungs top of the line equivalents. The screen is big without being too big to use in one hand. While we are used to seeing handsets with huge storage, the 64GB built-in to the A40 is acceptable and is also backed up with MicroSD expansion so you can add another 512GB storage.
What we think its drawbacks are:
Once you have a hold of the A40, the materials and weight will make it feel on the cheaper side, but that is exactly where Samsung are marketing it at, the budget end, so we weren’t surprised by this. Don’t confuse this with expecting it to feel so cheap that is just disintegrates after 5 minutes of normal use, far from it in fact.
What we think of the design:
It looks premium and only on closer inspection does it present itself as a budget option. To almost any observer, take this out of your pocket and said person will see a decent sized handset with no physical home button, a tiny bezel around the screen and a twin camera on the back, all the hallmarks of a premium mobile phone.
Who it’s suitable for:
The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a phone that’s great for the everyday user that’s looking for premium specs and budget prices.
