LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)

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Side by side comparison between LG Stylo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2020 10:20 AM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) Compare LG Stylo 5 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)

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 Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels108% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+390 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (16GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)6% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.2"	vs	+6.4"3% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP192% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Other model names	LG Stylo 5 (Metro by T-Mobile), LMQ720MS, LM-Q720MS	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN Single-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	USA	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2019	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.7 x 160 millimeters (3.06 x 6.3 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (16GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Back camera (main camera)	13 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	4160x3120 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
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, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	504 hours (21 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silvery White • LG UX 7.0 • 18:9 display • Stylus pen • DTS:X surround sound • HAC M4/T3	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Stylo 5 (Q720MS)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
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)