Samsung Galaxy M40

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	March 1, 1938 (1938-03-01) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Smartphones, consumer electronics

Samsung Galaxy A60 and M40 Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A60 and Samsung Galaxy M40 represent mid-tier Android smartphone models produced by Samsung Electronics. They belong to the fifth generation of the Galaxy A series and mark the inaugural release of the Galaxy M series. Both devices operate on Android 9 (Pie) integrated with Samsung’s custom One UI interface. They come equipped with either 64 GB or 128 GB of internal memory and house a 3500 mAh battery.

While the Galaxy A60 is targeted primarily at the Chinese market, the Galaxy M40 is aimed at India and additional international regions. Aside from differences in color options, pricing, RAM capacity, and supported LTE bands, the two models share virtually identical specifications. The Galaxy A60 was introduced on April 17, 2019, whereas the Galaxy M40 made its debut on June 11, 2019.

Hardware

Both the Samsung Galaxy A60 and M40 feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080×2340) PLS-TFT Infinity-O Display, incorporating a circular cutout for the front-facing camera, reminiscent of the Galaxy S10. Available in variants with 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM (the A60 exclusively offers 6 GB), these models provide internal storage options of 64 GB or 128 GB, which can be expanded up to 512 GB through a microSD card slot. The dimensions of these devices are 155.3 mm × 73.9 mm × 7.9 mm (6.11 in × 2.91 in × 0.31 in), and they weigh 168 grams, powered by a 3500 mAh battery.

In addition, both smartphones support dual-SIM functionality and enable 15 W charging via USB-C utilizing Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technology.

Camera

The rear camera setup comprises three lenses: a 32 MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.7 aperture, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle lens at f/2.2, and a 5 MP depth sensor designed for 3D imaging.

This triple-camera array facilitates the creation of a bokeh effect by employing the depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16 MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Samsung's scene optimizer technology is integrated, capable of identifying up to 20 distinct scenes and automatically fine-tuning camera settings accordingly.

Furthermore, video recording at 4K quality is supported through the native camera application.

Software

The Galaxy A60 and M40 were launched running Android Pie paired with Samsung’s proprietary One UI interface, which shifts interactive elements in default Samsung apps toward the lower portion of the screen to facilitate easier one-handed operation on larger displays. Included software features encompass Bixby, Google Assistant, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay, although these devices do not include a dedicated Bixby hardware button.

Samsung has committed to providing two major Android OS upgrades (up to Android 11) alongside four years of security patches (through 2023). The update to One UI 2.0 was made available on April 27, 2020.

Reception

The A60 and M40 models garnered varied feedback from critics. SamMobile commended the devices for their design, overall performance, and battery endurance, yet expressed disappointment over the absence of a 3.5 mm headphone port and the choice of an LCD screen instead of an AMOLED display. The review also criticized the pricing strategy, ultimately describing the M40 as "a phone that arguably should not exist" due to its higher cost compared to the A50. Additionally, the publication highlighted video recording capabilities and the ultra-wide camera lens as positive aspects, but pointed out that image quality suffered in dim lighting conditions. The software was also found lacking in terms of features. Similarly, GSMArena rated both devices 3.3 out of 5, echoing concerns regarding camera performance and screen quality.

External links

• Official website (M40)