Samsung Galaxy A30
#2730
Samsung Galaxy A8
#3484Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A8
Performance
66.162.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
28.125.2
Build
88.674.8
Connectivity
54.760.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.640.7
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 A8's 5.7-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A30 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the A8's Snapdragon 615.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A30 includes a dual-camera setup with an ultrawide lens, while the A8 has a single standard lens.
- The A30 also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the A8's 3050 mAh, enhancing its longevity.
- In software, the A30 runs Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, while the A8 is limited to Android 6.0.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the A30 using Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic frame, while the A8 features Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A8
General
Release Date
2019, February 25
2015
Announced
2019, February 25
2015
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)
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 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)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB 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, 31mm (standard), 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
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
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
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
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)
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Weight
165 g
151 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, White
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.32 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass