Motorola Edge (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/15/2020 10:16 AM, updated: 4/18/2022 8:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Motorola Edge (128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB) Compare Motorola Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (128GB)

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!

22 Advantages Motorola Edge (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (107GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.7"5% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 25MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)14% Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)21% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
385 PPI	vs	+403 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Motorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)	Galaxy A30 SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-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 620 (625MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 305989 (v8) Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 96550 (v7) Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm 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	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers by Waves	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
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	5.1 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta • Moto Actions	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)	feature not registered