Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $399 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,378 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205378 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $399
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Poco F7 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 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 F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205378 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 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 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $250 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 812.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (81/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use.