Apple iPhone 6
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Samsung Galaxy M30
#2202Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6
Samsung Galaxy M30
Performance
54.360.3
Camera
42.143.1
Display
76.579.5
Battery
56.058.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.561.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6 features a compact build with an aluminum frame and glass front, weighing 129g, while the Samsung Galaxy M30 has a larger plastic build at 174g.
- In terms of display, the iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, whereas the M30 offers a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the iPhone 6 is powered by the Apple A8 chipset with a dual-core CPU, while the M30 utilizes the Exynos 7904 with an octa-core CPU, providing more RAM options in the M30.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the M30 featuring a triple rear camera setup (13 MP main) compared to the iPhone 6's single 8 MP rear camera, and the M30 also excels in selfies with a 16 MP front camera.
- Battery performance is another strong point for the M30, boasting a 5000mAh capacity versus the iPhone 6's 1810mAh, and the M30 supports faster charging at 15W.
- Lastly, the iPhone 6 runs on iOS 12.5.6, while the M30 operates on Android 10 with One UI 2, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6
Samsung Galaxy M30
General
Release Date
2014, September 19
2019, February 27
Announced
2014, September 09
2019, February 27
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A40s in ChinaVersions: SM-M305F/DS, SM-M305FN/DS (Global); SM-M305M/DS (LATAM/Brazil); SM-M305G/DS
Display
Size
4.7"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
750
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.9, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
1.2 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1810 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable (6.9 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
159 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
129 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
OS Version
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes