Samsung Galaxy M40 receives One UI 3.1 update in India
Samsung has started rolling out Android-11'>Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy M40 handset in India. As per the changelog, the firmware brings in a redesigned UI, improved stock apps, new versions of the Samsung Keyboard, parental controls, and all goodies of Android 11. It also bumps the Android security patch to March 2021. Here are more details.
A detailed look at the update
The Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy M40 carries version number M405FDDU2CUC and has a download size of around 2GB. It is currently seeding in India; to manually check for the firmware, you can go to Settings >Software update.
The Galaxy M40 sports a Full-HD+ display
As far as its specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy M40 features a punch-hole cut-out with a slim bottom bezel. On the rear, it houses a triple camera setup and a physical fingerprint reader. The handset bears a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) PLS IPS screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is offered in Seawater Blue, Midnight Blue, and Cocktail Orange color options.
It boasts of a 16MP selfie camera
The Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 32MP (f/1.7) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP (f/2.2) depth sensor. On the front, it has a 16MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper.
It is equipped with a Snapdragon 675 processor
The Samsung Galaxy M40 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. Under the hood, it packs a 3,500mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support and is now upgradeable to Android 11-based One UI 3.1. For connectivity, the device offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a Type-C port.
