Samsung Galaxy M40 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR3960
ZAR4860
Price of Samsung Galaxy M40 in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Samsung
6.3″ display
Snapdragon 675 chipset
3500 mAh battery
Detailed Specifications
Welcome to my review of the Samsung Galaxy M40, a mid-range smartphone that was released in June of 2019. The Galaxy M40 has been on the market for a few years now, but it still remains a popular choice among users due to its impressive specs and affordable price point.
Versions: SM-M405FN/DS (Global); SM-M405F/DS (India); SM-M405G/DS (LATAM)
- Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch
Announced: 2019, June
Status: Available. Released 2019, June
- Body
Dimensions: 155.3 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.11 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display
Type: PLS LCD
Size: 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Platform
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 612
- Memory
Card slot - microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM - : eMMC 5.1
- Main Camera
Triple: 32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera
Single: 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Features: HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps
- Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes
3.5mm jack : No
- Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC: Yes
Radio: FM radio
USB: USB Type-C 2.0
- Features
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Battery
Type: Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 15W wired
- Misc
Colors: Seawater Blue, Midnight Blue, Cocktail Orange
Models: SM-M405F, SM-M405FN, SM-M405G
SAR: 0.20 W/kg (head) - -
SAR EU: 0.27 W/kg (head) - - 1.17 W/kg (body) - -
Price: About 200 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
The Samsung Galaxy M40 was officially Released 2019, June.
The starting retail price for the Samsung Galaxy M40 in South Africa is currently za ZAR3960. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR4860.
It features a vibrant 6.3" display outputting a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels.
The primary shooter is a 32 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 2160p quality.
The device is powered by a reliable 3500 mAh Li-Po battery to keep you connected all day.
