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Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30
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7.3/10
Informr score
The Samsung Galaxy A30 currently has an Informr score of 7.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 14 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.2 GHz
6.4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.4"
16+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
16+ MP, f/1.7
4000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

The Galaxy A30 is a balanced smartphone with good specs and it will serve you well no matter the occasion. It has one of the best screens in the class, some great software tricks, and dependable snappers and battery. Having so many options is good, but at times the Galaxy A30 felt like the one too m...

- GSMArena
Fone Arena
Fone Arena

The Samsung’s Galaxy A30 gets a lot of the basics right and does certain things really well.  For those who don’t game and are happy with great battery life and a solid multimedia experience can buy this phone.

- Bharadwaj Chandramouli, Fone Arena
Gizbot
Gizbot

It's the display which does the talking on the device. The smartphone is suitable for high-resolution media consumption; however, if quality photography is what you seek, this might not be a great alternative for you. With the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro already dominating this price segment,...

- Sandeep Sarkar, Gizbot
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Unless you care deeply about gaming and performance, we are not convinced you should spend the extra cash for the very slight upgrades that you get with the A50, and ultimately, the A30 just feels like the device that offers better value for the money.

- Victor Hristov, PhoneArena
India Today
India Today

The Galaxy A30 is a good-looking phone for its price. Despite the plastic build, the phone looks sleek and attractive, more so than the Galaxy M30. With the A30, you also get a decent performance, good battery life and a sweet AMOLED display. It also comes with One UI, which gives it an edge over th...

- Sanket Vijayasarathy, India Today


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Samsung backs up the Galaxy A30 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.4"

The Samsung Galaxy A30's screen size is 6.4 inches with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.2 GHz

There is a Samsung Exynos 7 7885 Octa-core 2.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 9.0 Pie (Update Available: 10) operating system (OS).

Camera
16+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 16+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 16+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
32/64 GB

Internal memory is 32/64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4000 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 1380 minutes, 900 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy A30 Specs

Overview
Release Date February 28, 2018
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie (Update Available: 10)

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Processor Samsung Exynos 7 7885 Octa-core 2.2 GHz
Internal Storage 32/64 GB
RAM 3/4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.32 W/kg
Body: 0.52 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, 2nd camera feature (5 MP, F2.2)
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.0
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density 403 pixels
Size 6.4 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, Infinity-U
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 1080 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 900 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 840 minutes
Talk Time Up to 1380 minutes
Standby Time Up to 15.8 days
Mixed Usage No
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, Blue, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.85 x 7.47 x 0.77 cm (6.2 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 165 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Samsung SM-A305F
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