Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G
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Galaxy A40
Starting at
£71.42£229.00 new
Oppo Reno4 Z 5G
Starting at
£105.00What's the difference between the Galaxy A40 and Oppo Reno4 Z 5G?
Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Refurbished, the Galaxy A40 starts at £71.42, £33.58 less than the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G is the newer model, released in 2020.
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- Chipset: Exynos 7904 on the Galaxy A40, Mediatek Dimensity 800 on the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G.
- The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has a bigger battery: 4000 mAh vs 3100 mAh.
Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G specs
The Galaxy A40 and Oppo Reno4 Z 5G differ in several key areas that suit different priorities. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has a larger 6.57 inch screen with a slightly higher resolution and a more powerful main camera, making it good for media and photography enthusiasts. It also offers 8 GB of RAM and 128GB storage for smoother multitasking and more space. The Galaxy A40 has a smaller 5.9 inch Super AMOLED screen that is vibrant and sharp, plus a higher resolution front camera for detailed selfies. Its smaller size and lighter weight suit those who prefer a compact phone. Battery capacity and microSD card support also differ, which matters for daily use and storage expansion.
Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G price
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- 128GBSold out
Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G battery life and software updates
Battery size and software updates affect how long the devices last between charges and how long they stay current. Battery capacity varies notably between the two.
Battery Capacity
The Galaxy A40 has a 3100 mAh battery, which suits everyday use with moderate screen time. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G offers a larger 4000 mAh battery, benefiting users who want longer use between charges, especially with its bigger screen.
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Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G performance
Processing power and memory affect how smoothly apps run and how many you can keep open. Storage options also vary, which influences how much data, apps, and media you can keep on your device.
Memory and Storage
The Galaxy A40 comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which suits everyday tasks and moderate app use. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G doubles that with 8 GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, keeping more apps open and storing more files without needing extra space.
Chipset
The Galaxy A40 uses the Exynos 7904 chipset, while the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has the Mediatek Dimensity 800. Both chipsets support Android and typical smartphone tasks, but the Oppo's chipset is paired with more RAM, which can help with multitasking.
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Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G screen
Screen size, resolution, and type influence how you experience media, gaming, and daily use. Each device's screen offers a different balance of size and display technology.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Galaxy A40 features a 5.9 inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340, providing a compact display that is sharp and easy to hold. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has a larger 6.57 inch screen at 1080 x 2400 resolution, offering more room for videos and browsing.
Screen Type
The Galaxy A40 uses a Super AMOLED screen, known for vibrant colours and deep blacks, which makes images and text stand out. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has an IPS LCD screen, which offers good colour accuracy and brightness, suitable for general viewing.
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Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G camera
Camera capabilities vary between the two, affecting photo and video quality on front and rear cameras. This matters if you use your phone for selfies or detailed photography.
Front Camera
The Galaxy A40 has a 25 megapixel front camera, which captures detailed selfies and video calls with clarity. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G features a 16 megapixel front camera, suitable for everyday selfie use.
Main Camera
For main photography, the Galaxy A40 offers a 16 megapixel camera. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has a higher resolution 48 megapixel main camera, which captures more detail and is better suited to users interested in sharper photos.
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Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G size and design
Other practical differences include network compatibility, size, weight, and storage options. These affect how the phones feel in hand, connect to networks, and expand storage.
Mobile Network
The Galaxy A40 supports 4G networks, fitting everyday internet use. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G supports 5G, which suits users wanting faster mobile data where 5G is available.
Physical Size and Weight
The Galaxy A40 is smaller and lighter at 144.4 mm tall, 69.2 mm wide, and 140 g, making it comfortable for one-handed use or pocket carry. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G measures 163.8 mm in height, 75.5 mm in width, and weighs 184 g, offering a larger display with a correspondingly bigger footprint.
Storage Expansion
The Galaxy A40 supports microSDXC cards, allowing you to add extra storage as needed. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G does not have a microSD card slot, so storage is fixed at the built-in 128GB.
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Galaxy A40 or Oppo Reno4 Z 5G: which should you buy?
Buy the Galaxy A40 if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £71.42, £33.58 less than the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G
- you want an OLED screen
- you want a higher-resolution front camera (25 megapixels vs 16 megapixels)
Buy the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G if
- you want more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- you want a bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3100 mAh)
- you want a bigger screen (6.57 inch vs 5.9 inch)
Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G FAQs
Galaxy A40 vs Oppo Reno4 Z 5G comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Chipset: Exynos 7904 on the Galaxy A40, Mediatek Dimensity 800 on the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G. The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB.
The Galaxy A40 is cheaper refurbished, from £71.42 compared with £105 for the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G.
The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has a bigger battery: 4000 mAh vs 3100 mAh.
The Oppo Reno4 Z 5G has a higher-resolution main camera: 48 megapixels vs 16 megapixels.
The Galaxy A40 no longer gets updates. We don't have published update dates for the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G.
Refurbished, the Galaxy A40 comes in 64GB, and the Oppo Reno4 Z 5G in 128GB.
