LG Optimus G (E977) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, 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 LG Optimus G (E977) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) Compare LG Optimus G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? 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!

4 Advantages LG Optimus G (E977)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+318 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
TFT Super IPS+	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
768x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels14% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.4"36% Larger screen
(back) 13.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP187% 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) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP11 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 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times 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
2100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + 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

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Other model names	LG Optimus G E977, LG E977 Optimus G	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	9/17/2012	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/2600	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 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	4192x3144 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	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face 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
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 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
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G (E977)	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	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	335 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • WiFi direct • 3G/4G mobile hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G (E977)	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)