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Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5S Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) 08Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G5S Plus X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)

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Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) vs Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (54GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (24GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP23%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+403 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.4"16%
Larger screen
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
ModelMoto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5S Plus XT1806 (64GB + 4GB RAM)Galaxy A30 SM-A305G Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ArgentinaMexico
Argentina, Mexico
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/1/20173/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3 x 6.04 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 1.1 / 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 96550 (v7)
Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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