Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA L3 and Samsung Galaxy A40. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | I4312 | SM-A405FN/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154 mm | 144.4 mm | Sony XPERIA L3 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A40. |
Width | 72 mm | 69.2 mm | Sony XPERIA L3 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A40. |
Depth | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A40 is narrower than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Weight | 156 g | 140 g | Samsung Galaxy A40 is lighter than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Body Colour | Black | Silver | Blue | Coral | White | Black | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 1.33 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (head) | 1.34 W/kg (body), 0.49 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | - | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 5.9" | Samsung Galaxy A40 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1440 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Display Format | HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 439 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Blue light filter | |
Display Features | - | Always-on display, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Samsung Exynos | |
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Processor Number | MT6762 | 7904 | |
Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Sony XPERIA L3 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A40. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA L3 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A40 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA L3. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy A40 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA L3. |
User Memory | 21 GB | 49.4 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Sensor Size | 1/3.0" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Field of View (FoV) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1.12 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - | |
Special Effects | Bokeh effect | - | |
Camera Modes | Low-light shots | Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, AR Emoji, Flowers, Animals, Landscapes, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Street scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Text, Food, Indoor, Night view, Sunsets, Portaits, Green, Sunrises, Shore | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Hybrid Auto focus, Stereo Recording, pixel pitch 1.12μm | AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, 20 different scenes, Smart professional framing, fault detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better second camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L3. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/5" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better second camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 82.4 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy A40 has larger second camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 25 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L3. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4" | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | Portrait selfie effects | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Portrait mode, AR Emoji, Motion Photos | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Floating camera button |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 3100 mAh | Sony XPERIA L3 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A40. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 1080 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (3G): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio): up to 62 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1080 min |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | - | Samsung One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AAC-ELD | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, magnetometer, Significant motion detector | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Step counter, Xperia Adaptive Charging | Alarm Clock, Fast Charging |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA L3 | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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