Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A40

Our Verdict: If you've got the Galaxy A34 5G, the Galaxy A40 is six years of updates on from it. The A34 5G has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 16MP, and only the A34 5G is a 5G phone; the A40 maxes out at 4G. There's more battery in the A34 5G, 5000mAh to 3100mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the A34 5G has the bigger screen at 6.6" against 5.9", while the A40 has the sharper one at 437 PPI. The A40 is the better phone; upgrade from the A34 5G if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.8
8 reviews
Screen
6.6" 5.9"
Display
Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
390 437
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 25 Megapixels
Chipset
MediaTek MT6877 Exynos 7885
Battery
5,000 mAh 3,100 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 64GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight
199 grams 140 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£109.99 -

Prices updated 13 July 2026

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Samsung Galaxy A40 Samsung Galaxy A40
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.8
8 reviews
Screen 6.6" 5.9"
Display Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 390 437
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 25 Megapixels
Chipset MediaTek MT6877 Exynos 7885
Battery 5,000 mAh 3,100 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 64GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight 199 grams 140 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - -
SIM-free £109.99 -
Prices updated 13 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A40's 5.9", the Samsung Galaxy A40 has the sharper display at 437 pixels per inch versus 390, and the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A40 has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 has a 16 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 comes in 64GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Samsung Galaxy A40 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is powered by the MediaTek MT6877, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 uses the Exynos 7885.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is the more portable of the two: it's 59g lighter at 140 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Samsung Galaxy A40 run?

Both phones run Android.