Compare: Samsung Galaxy M30s (6GB RAM, 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M40

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The Samsung Galaxy M30s (6GB RAM, 128GB) is a significantly better phone than the Samsung Galaxy M40, and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Samsung Galaxy M30s (6GB RAM, 128GB)!

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	Samsung Galaxy M30s (6GB RAM, 128GB)	Samsung Galaxy M40

Buy Now	not available currently	Buy
Excellence Score	35.3	28.4
Value for Money Score	67.6	61.0
Price	₹ 16,999 onwards	₹ 15,829 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Sep, 2019	Jun, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.4 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
Display Type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Super AMOLED	Punch hole Camera
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675Ranked #29 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 612
RAM	6 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 8MP + 5MP	32MP + 8MP + 5MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: F/2.0 Aperture; Samsung GW2 Sensor, 5MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, 8MP: 123° Ultra-wide Angle Lens; F/2.2 Aperture	32MP: F/1.7 Aperture; 0.8um; PDAF, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 12mm Focal Length (ultrawide); 1.12um Pixel Size; PDAF, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture; Depth Sensor, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]
Secondary Camera	16MP	16MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Samsung SK3P8SP Sensor	F/2.0 Aperture, HDR
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Thickness	8.9 mmMedium	7.9 mmMedium
Weight	188 gmMedium	168 gmMedium
Width	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use	73.9 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	USB-C
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh	3500 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W Fast Charging	Yes
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
2-minute Review [Positives]	Decent looks and build quality - with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - quite similar to the M30 - the only major visual difference is that the triple camera setup gets a wider, rectangular module to house the LED flash and "48 megapixel" branding The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000mAh battery It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340x1080) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimized for large displays like this One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Night mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M30s' AMOLED display), and Always On Display option Good, strong performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - everyday performance to high-end gaming - everything is handled smoothly Good rear camera setup - 48MP main sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor With the primary lens, you get bright and attractive photos in daylight conditions with vibrant colours and good contrast - dynamic range is also wide and noise is controlled Switching to the wide-angle lens will offer a new perspective, letting you click a wider area at close range to the subject (it is best used in daylight, however, as wide-angle captures look grainy and noise indoors or in low light) The dedicated Night mode can be used with the main camera - it comes in handy in low-light conditions, extending the shutter time to allow more light into the frame - making for some decent low-light photos Live Focus does a decent job at separating the subject from the background, and giving good bokeh shots The 16MP selfie camera too does a decent job when it comes to capturing selfies outdoors under bright light (though it starts to struggle indoors and in low light, offering softer selfies with a lot of grain) Overall, the cameras on the M30s are good for the price bracket, even though they are not the best (that title is shared by Xiaomi and Realme phones) Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 15W fast charging With the M-series performing well for Samsung, M30s is well-set to add to that success, delivering a good all-round package with one key differentiator - an incredible battery life - if that is one of your primary concerns in a phone, then the M30s is a no-brainer (if on the other hand you want the best camera or best performance for your buck, you can look at Xiaomi or Realme phones in this price bracket)	The M40 is the first mid-range phone from Samsung with an Infinity O display (till now it was only available with the Galaxy S10 series) - the front camera is under the display in the hole punch on the top left of the screen which helps achieve a near bezel-less display - the phone is definitely a head-turner The body is polycarbonate (though it feels glass-like) has a very premium look and a slight gradient effect Polycarbonate body also means that the phone is pretty light-weight The middle camera sensor at the back has a silver ring around it, which stands out very subtly Large, bright display - you get good viewing angles and sharpness Samsung's new One UI is one of the most clean, and refined implementations of Android at present, and is quite smooth in day-to-day use - so on the software front, Samsung scores a big point Solid performance with the powerful Snapdragon 675 processor (same as Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro) - everything from day-to-day performance, to games, is smooth Decent set of triple rear cameras (standard + ultra-wide + depth) Image quality is reasonably good in well-lit environments Portrait shots came out really well with the subject well defined and the background blurred The 16MP front camera also does a decent job of taking pictures in daylight - the photos look sharp with enough details and colours are close to natural Overall, the camera performance isn’t the strongest in its price range, but fairly good overall A stand out feature is the On Screen sound technology where the display doubles up as a speaker (it works well) Good battery life with a 3500mAh battery - you can expect it to comfortably last the day - though of course it's not quite as brilliant as the 5000mAH batteries on the Galaxy M30 and M20 Samsung continues it's smart comeback into the mid-range with another good addition to the M-series - the M40 is a good alternative to consider in this price bracket, for people who want to prioritise a stylish cutting-edge design, and a 'notch-less' screen
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel Lacks the premium finish of some of its competitors Focusing is slow at times Overall low light camera performance still feels lacking	Both fingerprint unlock (the fingerprint sensor is on the back), and the face unlock, while decent, aren't the fastest It's not AMOLED though, so purely quality wise, the display is not quite as vibrant and punchy as the Galaxy M30 Tends to warm up a little bit, during heavy gaming Low light performance from both the rear and front cameras is pretty average though There is no 3.5-mm headset jack, which could be an issue for some users (USB-C headphones are bundled though) There is some pretty good competition though, make no mistake - there is Samsung's own Galaxy M30 (cheaper, better display, better battery, headphone jack, although it has a slightly inferior processor, and not the cutting edge 'punch-hole' design), the Poco F1 (flagship Snapdragon 845, headphone jack, though it doesn't have a very modern design), and the Redmi Note 7 Pro (cheaper, better battery, headphone jack, though MIUI is not as simple/refined as the One UI) - all of which are excellent value themselves, so what you chose will depend on what you value
Expert Reviews	It's one of the easiest recommendations to make from Samsung's low- to mid-range portfolio in-depth Read Review » Redmi and Realme phones are still better all-rounders than the M30s, but if your use case calls for extreme battery backups, play a lot of games or are brand conscious, the M30s might be well-suited for you in-depth Read Review » If battery life ranks very high on your priority list, then you should consider the Galaxy M30s in-depth Read Review » Overall, the Galaxy M30s is good choice at competitive price in-depth Read Review » Decent package in-depth Read Review » Doesn’t do enough to be a stand-out recommendation in-depth Read Review » A flawless device, especially considering how affordable it is in-depth Read Review » Looks impressive...will act as a real threat to existing devices in the same price segment from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme in-depth Read Review » Specifically recommended for people who don't’ want to lug a power bank all the time....For them, the Galaxy M30s is definitely worth considering in-depth Read Review » If you are looking for a smartphone that offers long battery life and good display, consider the M30s in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy M30s is okay in-depth Read Review » Samsung Galaxy M30s has fantastic battery life, good cameras and a bright AMOLED display.. while it has some issues, it is still recommended if you have a budget of around Rs 15,000 in-depth Read Review » A good option to buy in the price range in-depth Read Review » Checks almost all checkboxes for the perfect mid-range device in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy M30s is an ideal phone if you want a device that can handle excruciating hours of streaming, gaming and camera use, apart from the usual social media use in-depth Read Review » At this price point, the Galaxy M30s is a great choice for anyone looking for a smartphone with a long-lasting battery in-depth Read Review » If you are one of those who don't like to use a portable charger or frequently forget to charge your device, then this smartphone is no less than a gift in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	We find it hard to recommend the Galaxy A60/M40 in the presence of phones such as the Realme X, and the Redmi K20 in the same price range in-depth Read Review » A well balanced phone...but it's own sibling M30 undercuts the M40 to offer a better overall value in-depth Read Review » Solid overall performer, and the most polished M-series offering by Samsung till date...but falls a bit short of being the undisputed leader that it could have been in-depth Read Review » One of the finest smartphone in its price range in-depth Read Review » Gets a lot of things right..If you are looking to buy a mid-range smartphone that offers a large display for watching videos, has a respectable camera and looks stylish, I think you should probably consider the Galaxy M40 in-depth Read Review » Power-packed device with a fresh look and good performance...set to further challenge rivals like Xiaomi in-depth Read Review » Ticks all the boxes for a premium mid-range phone in-depth Read Review » A great phone for its price in-depth Read Review » Brings in a higher brand value than most of the other Chinese competition...If that prestige matters more than the marginally better user experience found on the others, then the Samsung M40 is your best option in-depth Read Review » While the Galaxy M40 offers some neat features, it is ultimately undone by Samsung's own Galaxy A50, and M30, in the value-for-money stakes in-depth Read Review » Overall, we did like the Samsung Galaxy M40 in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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