Samsung Galaxy A30
#3087
Tecno Phantom 9
#2532Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A30
Tecno Phantom 9
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
43.343.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.360.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A30 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, while the Tecno Phantom 9 has a slightly smaller 6.39-inch AMOLED display, both with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A30 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, whereas the Phantom 9 utilizes the Mediatek Helio P35 with 6GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Phantom 9 includes additional sensors for ultrawide and depth photography, while the A30 has a secondary ultrawide lens.
- The A30 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Phantom 9's 3500 mAh, but the latter lacks fast charging capabilities.
- Both phones run Android 9.0, with the A30 being upgradable to Android 11, offering a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and plastic backs, though their dimensions and weights are slightly different.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
Tecno Phantom 9
General
Release Date
2019, February 25
2019
Announced
2019, February 25
2019
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"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.8, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
158.5 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.24 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
164.4 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, White
Lapland Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes