HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 11:05 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1536x2048 pixels180% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+288 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+8.9"39% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6700 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
425 grams (14.88 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)151% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 16MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
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Model	Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Other model names	HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2014	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	425 grams (14.88 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	8.9" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	288 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)