Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
POLED
POLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
60mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB)
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30 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Model | Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto X30 XT2201-2, XT2201-6, PAST0001CN, PAST0004CN | Galaxy A20 SM-A205U1 NFC (Unlocked) |
| Country or region available |  China |  USA |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 12/15/2021, Announced: 12/9/2021 | 4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019 |
| Depth | 8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.95 x 163.56 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in) | 74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
| Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 268 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display 2.5D glass | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
| User Interface | MYUI 3.0 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 941895 (v9) Geekbench: 3658 (v5.1) GFXBench: 78fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 122778 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 60 megapixels 60MP wide f/2.21/2.8"0.61µm | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 10000x6000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.61µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | 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 X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 35 hours (1.5 days) | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| 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: White, Black • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For | • Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Motorola Edge X30 (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.09W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |