Google Pixel 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
Display
Size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
P-OLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
77.36 %
85.73 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Mali-G71 MP2
RAM
Internal storage
64GB, not expandable
64GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie)
Android (9.0 Pie), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
3100 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase-detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Phase-detection autofocus
Second camera
5 megapixels
Features
Ultra-wide
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
25 megapixels
Features
Dual-Camera, Wide Angle, Autofocus
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (177 g)
the average is 6.2 oz (177 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Black, Pink, White
Black, Coral, Blue, White
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, Charging, Headphones port
Charging, Mass storage device
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Shopping information
In The Box
Quick Switch Adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C 18W Power adapter, Pixel USB-C earbuds, USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, SIM tool, Quick Start Guide
MSRP
$ 799
