Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $290 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 25/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,709,606 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 179g).
Poco F6
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1709606 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 179g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $290
- Better portability (84/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Poco F6 scores 38 points higher (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 1709606 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $250 |
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F6 and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 607.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (74/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (58/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 38 points (63/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use.