Entry-level · 2019
Samsung Galaxy M40
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137)
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 15W charging.
Watch out
Smaller battery (3500mAh), 15W charging (slow)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
What stands out
Pro camera extras: laser AF, manual focus
Display
6.3″ · TFT LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.3″ · TFT LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 612
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 612
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
32 MP f/1.7 main · 16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
32 MP f/1.7 main · 16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
32 MP f/1.7
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony Exmor RS
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Camera extras
laser AF, manual focus
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
3500 mAh · 15 W wired
Battery
3500 mAh · 15 W wired
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
168 g · 7.9 mm
Build & Design
168 g · 7.9 mmHeight
155.3 mm
Width
73.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
Weight
168 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 11
Loses on most
3 losses
Lower benchmark score
177k vs 816k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
vs
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Loses on most
5 losses
Weaker display tech
TFT LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.3″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
177k vs 390k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 168 g vs 150 g
Starts with less storage
64 GB vs 128 GB baseline
Where to buy
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