Samsung Galaxy M40
| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy M series Galaxy A series |
| First released | June 2019 |
| Availability by region | June 18, 2019 (M40) |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A8s |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy M42 5G |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A70 |
| Compatible networks | 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 155.3 mm (6.11 in) H 73.9 mm (2.91 in) W 7.9 mm (0.31 in) D |
| Weight | 168 g (5.9 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.1 Current: Android 11 with One UI 3.1 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| CPU | Octa core 2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold and 1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 612 GPU |
| Memory | 4GB, 6GB RAM |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| Rear camera | 32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8 μm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12 μm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) LED flash, panorama, HDR 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0 μm 1080p@30fps |
| Display | 6.3 in (160 mm) 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Sound | Loudspeaker |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC for Samsung Pay |
| Model | SM-A605FN/DS, SM-M405F/DS |
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| References | [1] |
The Samsung Galaxy A60 and Samsung Galaxy M40 are mid-range Android smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its fifth-generation Galaxy A series lineup and first-generation Galaxy M series lineup. Both devices are identical in terms of hardware and software. The A60 is marketed for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan,[2] while the M40 is marketed for India and other nearby countries.[3] The A60 was unveiled on April 17, 2019,[2] while the M40 was unveiled on June 11, 2019.[4]
Specifications
Design
Both devices feature plastic back, plastic frame, and a glass front (which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3).[5]
| Galaxy A60 | Galaxy M40 |
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Hardware
Display
Both devices have a 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080×2340) PLS-TFT Infinity-O Display with a punch-hole cutout for the front camera (similar to the Galaxy S10), a first in the Galaxy A/M series.[5][6]
Battery
Both devices feature a 3500 mAh battery with support for 15 W charging using Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 over USB-C.[5]
Processor and Memory
Both devices use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, and are sold in 4 GB or 6 GB RAM versions, and have 64 GB or 128 GB of internal storage that is expandable to 512 GB via the microSD card slot.[5]
Camera
The phones have a triple-lens camera consisting of a 32 MP f/1.7 wide-angle lens, 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor. It has a 16 MP f/2.0 selfie camera.[5][7]
Software
Both devices were shipped with Android 9 Pie and One UI 1.0.[2][4] It was eligible for 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates (until 2023).
| Pre-installed OS | OS Upgrades history | End of support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | |||
| A60 | Android 9 Pie (One UI 1.0) |
Android 10 (One UI 2.0) April 2020[8] |
Android 11 (One UI 3.1) April 2021[9] |
Around 2023 |
| M40 | Android 10 (One UI 2.0) March 2020[10] |
Android 11 (One UI 3.1) April 2021[11] | ||
Reception
The A60 and M40 received mixed reviews. SamMobile praised the design, performance and battery life, but lamented the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack and the usage of an LCD panel rather than an AMOLED while criticizing the price, concluding that the M40 "is a phone that shouldn't really exist" as a higher priced alternative to the A50.[7] It also noted that the video recording was a strong point along with the ultra-wide lens, but the cameras struggled in low-light. The software was criticized for lacking features as well. GSMArena gave both a 3.3/5, having similar complaints about the camera and display.[5]
References
- ^ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy M40". www.gsmarena.com.
- ^ a b c "Samsung announces Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40s". GSMArena. 2019-04-17. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ^ "Samsung India Unveils its Most Powerful Galaxy M, Introduces Galaxy M40 with Flagship 'Infinity O' Display". Samsung Newsroom (India). Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy M40 announced with Infinity-O display, Snapdragon 675 and triple camera". GSMArena. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ^ a b c d e f "Samsung Galaxy A60/M40 review". GSMArena. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ Singh, Sudhanshu (2019-06-18). "Samsung Galaxy M40 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy M40 review: Get the Galaxy A50 instead - SamMobile". SamMobile. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2020-04-09). "Samsung starts rolling out Android 10 update to Galaxy A60 in China". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2021-04-14). "Galaxy A60 is latest Samsung smartphone to get Android 11 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ Mishra, Abhijeet (2020-03-09). "Galaxy M40 Android 10 update is live in India". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2021-04-21). "Galaxy M40 starts getting the Android 11 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
External links
- Official website (M40)