Samsung Galaxy A40 review

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the Samsung Galaxy A40's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality in a short and sweet video.
▶ To learn more, read our detailed text review over at GSMArena.com: www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gala...
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▶ If you want to know more about our host Will, check out his video episode in our Meet The Team series. • Video

[@Luke-qs2cg]

You look like Cisco from the flash

[@muhammadwaleed4410]

Ikr😂

[@dubblo7905]

Bruuhhh...yaaasss

[@erietta9547]

True😂😂😂

[@alexsimon443]

Because he it's Cisco from tha Flash....

[@metalsymmetry]

And somehow he kinda sounds like Fes...from "that 70's show"

[@AmitBasumatary]

I am interested in this phone only because of the compact size

[@anjanladka]

Go for mi 9 se it's better

[@GDOnizuka]

@@anjanladka this one is more compact than Mi 9 se and it got sd card slot + 2 smicard.

[@Ryan-mk1po]

headphone jack too

[@GTA5Player1]

The fact that 5.9 inches is considered compact is really sad. I want a 5 incher gosh darn it!

[@GTA5Player1]

ZiggleFingers Assuming you care about that type of stuff.

[@TheOrisya]

The color is like when you see oil on a water in the gutter😂

[@olabayoonile-ere4773]

Funny I have the A50 with similar colour and even with a transparent case I barey notice the colour.

[@thomasmeyer2026]

I need your advice please!! Should i buy the Samsung A40, the Huawei P Smart or The Moto G7 play. I cant decide between this three. And please dont advice other phones because i only want one of these three.

[@TheOrisya]

@@thomasmeyer2026 im sorry bro, i havent touch those three. But i just bought a redmi note 7. And its pretty good.

[@telx231]

@@thomasmeyer2026 Go for Samsung A40

[@TheOrisya]

@@thomasmeyer2026 yeah, p smart might be better than A40, but it still uses micro usb not usb c, and thats why i opt the redmi note 7.

[@PTClipsYT]

Still my phone to this day. Best feature is its size

[@anonymoususer5061]

Watching from a Samsung Galaxy A40

[@anonymoususer5061]

@Vuksha I've had it for two months, and yes, I would recommend it. It is fast, 64GB memory as standard, easy to use... it looks good... yes!

[@lucwallace4308]

@Vuksha I would 100% recommend it too. It has the best display I've ever seen!

[@hxvoc3971]

Same

[@JohnSmith-hm8xl]

Oh man, if only it has barometer and waterproof

[@user-jo7nn7ti6w]

Me

[@richardgrahame6023]

Hi folks, if anybody reads this here goes. I have got the Galaxy A40 myself it's a fantastic compact phone the screen is a work of art, the rest of the phone is Galaxy's best also even really great back cover. Now onto the phones sound, for the stuff, you never get told or get to hear. There are in Settings several headings for your sounds. You have Dolby Atmos for surround sound for earphones along with an Uscaler for your Bit readings @ Bit Bandwidth both to switch on for fantastic loud surround sound ok. Now onto the next set of notes. In your sound and volume etc you will also find the usual switch on for Bass plus rock plus classic etc, but here is the fun side of this phone, it asks you a range of different human ages and when you press yours it alters the sound to match your hearing etc, The really fantastic hearing part is it has a setting whereby the phone ACTUALLY GIVES YOU A HEARING TEST you press Yes or No when you hear the beeps and your hearing range is taken care of. Next, it also has an actual Equalizer to take care of the phone's lower sound range also I found if you wear earbuds or in-ear stereo headphones the sound is very loud and really very good UNLIKE WEARING OVER THE EAR expensive headphones that are not really suitable for mobile phones,you do get a lower volume so don't wear them if you want really great sound.

[@joshwalton1120]

What's the battery like?

[@richardgrahame6023]

@@joshwalton1120 Hi i found the battery to be very good, charging fast as well, but you can get a day out of it with continuous use, but i had a windows phone before so perhaps I'm missing something.

[@UriPhoneCracker]

richard grahame hows the camera

[@rd_eli]

thats a real review my brother, thanx

[@alirata2275]

Waffler 2.0

[@guillermoortiz2140]

Hell YEAH, Mat and Carwow in a GSMArena vid :)

[@liamhuxley1389]

amen to that lol

[@asdfqwerty7288]

With yiannimize into 🤪

[@TheRealBleach]

Lol

[@alfiereo9041]

Please do a video that compares all the A series

[@Grandma-ys7ln]

this

[@Orethalo]

Samsung s10 peaking on the corner

[@stojanpetrovic84]

A70!!!

[@mistaken5289]

would love that

[@BurritoMaster]

A80 too

[@martinf9178]

0:47 that's what she said

[@rihanna7092]

She?

[@martinf9178]

@@rihanna7092 yeah

[@rushblushx8432]

You dirty little shit😂

[@nathanw9770]

"Ladies, you know the procedures" if you know you know lol

[@rm-rf3lw]

😭 😭 😭 😭

[@AmitBasumatary]

Finally a genuine review from a trusted Channel

[@veselinmihaylov2424]

Wooow!!!! Wasn't expecting to see a Martenitsa (small piece of adornment, made of white and red yarn from Bulgaria) in a phone review. Kudos. Informative review as well. Thanks!

[@hihi-fo3lm]

I dont know how Samsung does it, but even if the notch is almost the same with other phones from other manufacturers, Samsung’s implementation is very classy, non intrusive, and does not look cheap to me. It must be something with the amoled display and UI but Samsung notches are very good and dies not take take away from the quality of the screen and doesn’t look cheap. Samsung is using very good korean wizardry with this one. Great phone!

[@guccijyri3413]

Just bought it, love it a lot

[@smajid127]

Wish they made more flagships that were compact like this

[@azd25]

Me too. Sadly only s10e and the compact series from sony were good.

[@xRainbowSnifferx]

I just realized it was a Bulgarian review due to the photos of Serdika. Great review & keep up the good work.

[@Paultimate7]

Real good review. I like this. Mellow and full of info from a nice calm dude.

[@LOLLIPOWP]

You have a smooth, friendly voice

[@fiq3566]

I like the size, compact, easy on one hand. If it's availabile in Malaysia, I would buy it. But the downside, the battery is small, only 3,100 mAh.

[@echtewerkerr]

That's enough for 1 day

[@h.d.d.4674]

Why do all KZbinrs speak like that

[@londonsounds6212]

Imagine how weird it would be if people talked like that in real life

[@ozm07]

@@londonsounds6212 *shudders*

[@londonsounds6212]

@Vuksha that's the whole point you...... -__-

[@VelocityBlox]

@Vuksha ikr

[@yuh6271]

@Vuksha you won't get tricked by that if you enable dark mode. Much better for your sight too.

[@wickedlunar1998]

I'll be buying this one on next month tested it at shop and it was great and compact to hand

[@Fate_37]

Eyy, my boy that looks like he came from Hawaii is back!

[@stopusingtheinterestingmem3675]

Hawaii!??xD

[@boladehelado4247]

@@stopusingtheinterestingmem3675 Bombai

[@briankamau4200]

So nobody is going to talk about the beautiful shots at the beginning......

[@nikikoutsoftides3382]

Hello, could you recommend me some video stabilizer for Samsung Galaxy A40? Thank you so much!

[@rahadianjamil9119]

almost perfect 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 👍👍👍

[@joliearanda6481]

90 5g

[@seungchankwak9285]

I bought this phone today! Thank you for the great review!

[@janisjaunslavietis983]

Same!!!

[@manchkin9135]

This is one of the best phones I have ever used. Currently still using it over 4 years+ and it's still in very good condition. Never freezes, features work well. Only thing is low battery performance. The model is so beautiful people kept on admiring my phone and asking where I got it from

[@Dusty-kt2jw]

The phone you tested is very clearly the BLACK model, and not the BLUE model. The blue model has a baby blue color on the back, which reflects light and under certain angles looks pinkish, greenish or like a darker blue. The model you tested however is very clearly BLACK on the back side, so it's the BLACK model. The black has an oil-look though, so under certain angles it can appear blue, green, red, purple or pink. It's most definitely not the blue model, even though there can be blue reflections on it. The blue model is baby blue, and that color never appears on the phone you tested.

[@benjamintaylor1797]

hi! good video! i have a question. can you change the shutter speed, etc. in the camera app on this phone?

[@WeskerUmbrella4]

So far, I'm impressed with Galaxy A series phones. With a plastic body and unspecified front glass protection, i guess that Samsung had to go cheaper somewhere in order to bring the price down quite a bit from their premium products and yet, still keep the AMOLED and hardware up to par with their near top performing phones. So in my opinion, they cut the costs right where they should have, without sacrificing the top features of the OS and hardware the phones of today have to have in order to be considered as daily drivers. This is truly the Galaxy A line of phones that everyone can get, according to how much are they willing to spend and what are they looking for from their phone.

[@devil1999ls]

A40 has gorilla glass 3 www.corning.com/gorillaglass/worldwide/en/products-with-gorilla-glass/smartphones/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a40.html

[@Hithere-xs1rj]

The catch is that it breaks in 2 years. Look up the charging error everyone has

[@rhaib]

​@@Hithere-xs1rjI had this issue after 1 year, luckily I managed to repair it but by then I had already bought a new phone. I now have a Galaxy S20+ 5G and I'm happier than ever. I will stick to buying old-ish flagships rather than new midrange phones.

[@Hithere-xs1rj]

@@rhaib yup, similar situation here. I also fixed the charging error on that phone only for it to brick on me again a few weeks later. A year and a half ago I got a refurbished S10 for the same price I got the A40 phone and I've not had a single problem with it since.

[@VanessaKeenan-up2su]

😮😮

[@caslucius]

Hello. Thank you for this review. Would you know if this unit supports HDMI Alternate Mode?

[@prabdeeppanesar35]

Hello Will, Thank you for this review. I am definitely considering buying this Samsung A40 phone. It seems that the selfie camera at the front of the phone screen causes the screen contents to be displayed with a small semi circle gap. This semi circle outline gap on the screen display on the home page of the phone, and also on certain applications, looks like it would be a very annoying and irritating downside of the phone. In your experience, does this semi circle gap make any difference to the usage or function of the phone? Do you find that this semi circle screen gap causes any annoyance or irritation at any point when you are using the phone? Is it possible to turn off the full edge to edge screen display? Does the semi circle gap show up when the phone user is watching full screen youtube videos, or using other video applications on the full screen mode? Is it possible to turn off the full edge to edge screen display feature so that you can have a straight edge display on the phone screen at the top of the phone? I look forward to your reply and thank you in advance.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

IT'S THE LIFE IS STRANGE SONG! I LOVE IT!

[@Readyplayerf1]

Watching this video on my Samsung A40. Great phone and great review

[@Readyplayerf1]

@Jatz its pretty much the same as the Samsung s7. It's ok, wouldn't say its brilliant, it get you through the day

[@sS-df4mi]

@@Readyplayerf1 how's the camera

[@Readyplayerf1]

@@sS-df4mi camera could be a bit sharper. Also taking pictures one after another takes bit of time so it isnt quick enough to take quick shots

[@sS-df4mi]

@@Readyplayerf1 how long does the battery last for you and how long does it take to charge the phone normally to 100

[@Readyplayerf1]

@@sS-df4mi a full charge lasted me 12-13 hours and had 15% battery left. I cannot say how long the battery took to get a full charge, but it doesn't take long for it to be fully charged

[@waughy9103]

i got it for £105 ($144) on ebay 2 years later renewed from a trusted seller. still a top phone i just wish they would update the android version since its a 2019 phone. don't plan on replacing it for at least another year!

[@gleane3356]

Pls review A60.

[@nassb7844]

Merci pour les exemples de photos

[@techgenius7139]

OMG . Huge fan . Always love your review

[@clqraxi8791]

the fact that I bought it already and I feel like it was worth it :)

[@ahmdyassin44]

Me too im gonna buy it just because i broke my phone and i need a phone rn to study with it so i wish its a good phone °-° but imma change it anyway

[@PankajKumar-lp9uu]

Hello bro. Great work❤️❤️

[@marijatomljanovic8323]

How many of you recommend this phone? 👀 Might buy it in the near future because my last phone went for a swim this summer. 😭

[@DD-lu5ey]

I bought it yesterday I really like the phone ,the camera quality is very good the phone really looks nice the back is plastic but looks like glass really nice and is very compact the size is perfect, I bought the phone for $200 you have nice functions like for children only and double screen

[@lucwallace4308]

@Trollerlel009 A40 = compact best buy A50 = best value specs A70 = huge phone with amazing specs

[@dianatotos9324]

I recommend it, I have had it for like 3 months and it's doing great, works fast enough for me, camera is great, just google how to get the best out of your camera. Games work good enough for may I say, vainglory? The battery is not the best, after a 7 hour long day of school, the battery was at 55% But at school I use my phone for music, gaming, calls, pictures(art) soo i guess its alright??

[@lucwallace4308]

@@dianatotos9324 I totally agree with this review. Battery life is the weakness of this phone. I've had mine for about 4 months.

[@ballistic2513]

Just buy it listen to me its very good

[@Noz7160]

"heavy gaming" on a mobile phone... bruhhhh

[@ltsLex]

there are professional ESL tournaments in mobile games as well buddy...

[@d1d153]

@@ltsLex bruuuhhh

[@jovan8442]

@@ltsLex Mobile phone and competitive gaming should never be in a same sentence

[@kanagawayarichin]

iPad mini

[@cashhmuni]

Well just saying some mobile players have more earnings in tournaments then you do

[@filmonator4945]

do open camera also records in 60 fps ?

[@ShrtClip.]

Wow i didnt know u have a youtube channel. I always check all phone spec at gsmarena on google.. Auto subsribe to your channel

[@Unstoppable-oc5db]

Thats dope i got the same marshall headphones

[@toast30]

Wait...it has this processor but...is is like...the Samsung S10 were they ship this phone with different processors ?

[@analog_ape]

Very chill presentation. Like it!

[@Alejandro388]

Hello, does A40 support full-time "OK Google" where i e.g. could set the timer without turning on the phone?

[@themorningstar6272]

Yes.

[@cristianradea]

This is color black on the phone? I think i will chose blue. But how much battery resist? Thanks

[@Gendelen]

Is it has a nfc?

[@Subscribes-sv8pi]

google camera supported ?? a40?

[@isaiah123456wp7]

I was really hoping for stellar battery life with the weaker processor, but it looks like Samsung skimped slightly on this phone. This would have been perfect with dual speakers and a more efficient processor.

[@r3strt]

I own a Samsung Galaxy A40 with Android 10. Its a good phone for the price and the best part is that... *It can run Minecraft at 30-60 fps with very rare dips to 20 fps, but I ran it with Shaders.* *10/10*

[@manikhan9299]

Can you please help me., i wanna know the camera result of this phone is good?

[@rachelrye9639]

Should I get this or the Samsung s8 or 9

[@DoberWomanCoco]

I'm waiting for the Samsung galaxy a60 review 👐

[@Hakou27000DZ]

The camera has fixed focus??? So scanning texts at close range gets blurry images??

[@afcfan9310]

Please make a video on previous and upcoming phones that have less than 6inch screen sizes.

[@maujadiprogrammer]

Please review the galaxy A70 too

[@Lucifer-ho8rg]

Where are you from and where it launched

[@gnarly706]

I like the phone don't know if is wireless charging and sound quality not as good but does the job nice screen and looks great good mb too 64.

[@marino4193]

I'm currently looking for my next phone in a range of 200 bucks. It's really hard to find the best performance phone!

[@dvdking14mc]

In Malta the a50 is 310 and the a70 is 400 euro. Should I go for the a70 instead?

[@francayub]

You always do a good job

[@sonur9023]

It would be cool if in future videos you tell us the which other competitors would be better suited to the buyer

[@sandijensterle]

Check the review on their official page.

[@sirhawk1440]

Just ordered this, coming in 4 days 😁

[@adriant.7457]

How is it? :D

[@oscarpilas5571]

Me too coming in 4 day aswell or 5..

[@dihayin]

is it available world wide?

[@chonkeyboye5415]

How are these midrange?

[@WoW-ts1gk]

I love the size! I am willing to buy a40 instead of note7 even if it is not that powerful.. tell me your opinion please!

[@trashtime5370]

Its a great phone actually

[@suyogmagar193]

Please do a video on A70

[@AhmedAliAkbar]

does this phone has secure folder feature ?

[@blackweb1246]

Yeesssss I have it my dad gave me it today

[@antonyapudo8954]

Loved the in-video

[@illuminayc6041]

Do comparison a30 vs a40 . A40 is the smallest in the a series but i think the only thing that it's good at compared to a30 is it being a snapdragon

[@sanctustv7206]

It was the same review you did f9r A30 that you posted for A40, only slight moderation

[@newworld6182]

When it will.be launched in india

[@alpha-go1nw]

Can someone tell me how to uncheck the navigation bar please?

[@longtailgt]

GSMArena watching Carwow!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!

[@francsemendoza1097]

How come I cant find this on stores of the Philippines? :(

[@yurimbarbosa0]

Thumbs up for carwow vídeo. Nice!

[@PriceOye]

Your website says it has an Exynos 7904 , Even Samsung's official website includes A40 under the 7904 chipset

[@lucwallace4308]

The 7885 and 7904 are literally the exact same thing as far as I can tell.

[@jako9833]

@@lucwallace4308 Pog

[@hanifdarboe8625]

What of a review on Samsung galaxy A40s?

[@lorraine70]

Mine arrives tomorrow

[@jehoiaguisadio8691]

where to buy this phone in online?

[@alexbelitsos1493]

does it have slow mo

[@deanelliott160]

Is the a40 as Good as the s6 edge

[@osamaalshame6357]

Plz do a review on a40s its the most valuable of all the A serie phones

[@TheReaIWalter]

I need help in chosing between the samsung s7 and the a40. I game quite alot

[@cafu8473]

Can y'all do a review on the Galaxy A30 plzzzz

[@indiraarnold8827]

Great video will 💜👏

[@400subswithnovideos7]

Wich game it that at 2:49?

[@urania.1382]

Does it has Bixby??

[@ZenYorkfield]

Ang yummy nitong si Will, where can we follow you on social media?! :D

[@RodEbrada]

Landi ahh

[@user-uu2mt7ub9m]

As far as sound quality goes is it good? I don't care about how loud it is i just want to know if it has good quality.

[@RashidKhan-mq3bo]

It has dolby atmos...which is super

[@lucwallace4308]

The sound quality is just fine :P

[@CreamyAlbafica]

Didn't u hear him? It's a little disotroted and choppy

[@lucwallace4308]

@@CreamyAlbafica it sounds fine

[@CreamyAlbafica]

@@lucwallace4308 Yeah because that's the only phone u have and currently using, this youtuber reviews phone for a living. When he says it's a little distorted or choppy, it's a little distorted and choppy :P

[@moviestracks3476]

Please do video on Samsung A 233

[@sumankhan5807]

A40 is launch in Pakistan or not till date?? Plzzz tell me

[@taherkhan6016]

Is there any chance of Samsung launching A90

[@nathanthebe6497]

U should be waiting for the a60

[@lynelredfv5097]

The assumed a90 was actually the a80

[@arlondm4059]

There will be a100 also haha

[@_gholi_3416]

Out now lol

[@Keeby.]

i got a A40 but am looking if theres any other good cheaper phones its size or smaller bc my hands cant handle these big ass phones companies make

[@serbian_guy.7936]

I use my A40 for mobile gaming i play also on pc but its solid i have rare lags

[@mathewawoyale8850]

Who have ideas price of note 9 fairly used?

[@wofaskeelo4188]

Please what stor in America can I get this phone

[@anis-md4kg]

Review the m40 next please