Samsung Galaxy A30
#2730
Tecno Phantom 9
#2577Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A30
Tecno Phantom 9
Performance
66.178.1
Camera
19.128.4
Display
82.880.2
Battery
28.126.6
Build
88.671.8
Connectivity
54.752.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.647.8
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, White
Lapland Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.32 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass