Siemens A40

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS No
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2001
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 118 x 46 x 27 mm, 106 cc (4.65 x 1.81 x 1.06 in)
Weight 122 g (4.30 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type Alphanumeric
Size
Resolution 2 x 16 chars
Dedicated icon-line
MEMORY
Card slot No
Phonebook SIM only
Call records 10 dialed, 0 received, 5 missed calls
CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Monophonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Radio No
USB
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS
Browser
Clock Yes
Alarm No
Games No
Languages 20
Java No
Exchangeable covers
BATTERY
Type Removable NiMH 600 mAh battery
Stand-by 60 h – 150 h
Talk time 90 min – 240 min
MISC
Colors 7 – Royal Blue, Anthracite, Raspberry Red…

Siemens A40 Technical Specifications

Network: The Siemens A40 operates on GSM technology, offering 2G bands for reliable communication on GSM 900 and 1800 frequencies. Despite lacking GPRS and EDGE, it provides essential mobile connectivity.

Launch: Announced in 2001 and discontinued thereafter, the Siemens A40 was part of the era of simple yet functional mobile phones.

Body and Display: With dimensions of 118 x 46 x 27 mm and weighing 122 g, the Siemens A40 is compact and lightweight, making it easy to handle. It features an alphanumeric display with a resolution of 2 x 16 characters, along with a dedicated icon-line for intuitive navigation.

Memory and Camera: The Siemens A40 doesn’t support expandable memory, and the phonebook is stored on the SIM card only. It can store 10 dialed, 0 received, and 5 missed calls. Similar to its predecessors, it lacks a camera, focusing on basic communication functions.

Sound and Features: Equipped with vibration and monophonic ringtones, the Siemens A40 doesn’t have a loudspeaker or a 3.5mm jack. However, it features essential functions like SMS messaging and a clock. While it doesn’t offer games, it supports 20 languages and features exchangeable covers for customization.

Battery and Miscellaneous: Powered by a removable NiMH 600 mAh battery, the Siemens A40 offers a standby time ranging from 60 to 150 hours and a talk time ranging from 90 minutes to 240 minutes. Available in colors like Royal Blue, Anthracite, and Raspberry Red, the Siemens A40 was a reliable and stylish choice for basic mobile communication.