Samsung Galaxy M20
#3555
Samsung Galaxy M30
#2497Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M20
Samsung Galaxy M30
Performance
66.166.2
Camera
28.428.4
Display
44.582.8
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.985.1
Connectivity
63.154.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.248.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M20 features a 6.3-inch PLS LCD display, while the Galaxy M30 has a slightly larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, offering better color reproduction.
- Both models are powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset and have similar performance specifications, but the M30 provides more storage options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the M20 has a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main and a 5 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the M30 adds a third 5 MP depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- Both devices share a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The build quality of both phones is comparable, with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the M30 is slightly lighter.
- Both run on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10, with One UI 2, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M20
Samsung Galaxy M30
General
Release Date
2019, January 28
2019, February 27
Announced
2019, January 28
2019, February 27
Description
Versions: SM-M205F/DS (Global); SM-M205FN/DS (Europe); SM-M205G/DS (APAC); SM-M205M/DS (LATAM/Brazil)
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
6.3"
6.4"
Type
PLS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
13 MP, f/1.9, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm (6.16 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
159 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.28 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass