Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact 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 XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8324 | SM-A405FN/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 135 mm | 144.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A40 has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Width | 65 mm | 69.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy A40 has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Depth | 12.1 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A40 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Weight | 168 g | 140 g | Samsung Galaxy A40 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Body Colour | Black | Blue | Coral | White | Black | |
Body Material | Plastic, aluminium, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.77 W/kg (head) | 1.34 W/kg (body), 0.49 W/kg (head) | |
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 | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.9" | Samsung Galaxy A40 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 483 ppi | 439 ppi | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy A40. |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | 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 XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Samsung Exynos | |
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Processor Number | - | 7904 | |
Clock Speed | - | 1.8 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | - | 49.4 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A40. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes | AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, 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 | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, Quick Capture, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, Anti-distortion shutter, Stereo Recording, Autofocus burst, Predictive Capture (motion / smile) | AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, 20 different scenes, Smart professional framing, fault detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 25 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/5" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor R sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A40 has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | 23 mm | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | Portrait mode, AR Emoji, Motion Photos | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Floating camera button |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2870 mAh | 3100 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A40 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | 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 XZ2 Compact | 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, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | 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/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | FLAC, LPCM, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, apt-X HD, DSEE HX | 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 | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+ | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | X-Reality engine, PS4 Remote Play, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), 3D Creator, VirtualPhones technology | Alarm Clock, Fast Charging | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |