Samsung Galaxy A30
#2730
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
#3019Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Performance
66.162.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
28.124.2
Build
88.693.5
Connectivity
54.763.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.644.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A30 features a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels compared to the 5.2-inch display of the Galaxy A5 (2017), which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A30 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset with a higher CPU clock speed, while the A5 utilizes the Exynos 7880.
- Both models have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A30 has a slightly wider aperture at f/1.7 compared to the A5's f/1.9.
- The A30 also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery versus the A5's 3000 mAh, enhancing its longevity.
- Build quality differs as the A30 features a plastic back and frame, while the A5 has a glass back and aluminum frame, giving it a more premium feel.
- Lastly, the A30 runs on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11), whereas the A5 originally shipped with Android 6.0.1 (upgradable to Android 8.0).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
General
Release Date
2019, February 25
2017
Announced
2019, February 25
2017
Description
Versions: SM-A305F/DS (Global); SM-A305FN/DS (Europe); SM-A305G/DS (LATAM); SM-A305GT/DS (Brazil); SM-A305GN/DS (APAC); SM-A305YN (AU/NZ)
Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6.4"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-T830MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, White
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.32 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer