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Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) 08Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)

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Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) vs Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+1080x2280 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+400 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP82%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP
+(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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)11%
Lighter
9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)17%
Thinner
LTPS IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"vs+6.4"2%
Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

34 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
ModelMoto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola TrinketGalaxy A30s SM-A307GN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
PhilippinesMalaysiaMyanmarSingaporeThailand
Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/24/20199/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-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 610ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 123142 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/100 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
VoLTE
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117°
5MP depth f/2.21.12um
(triple camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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

📸 Front camera

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standby328 hours (13.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink
• Silicone case included
• Dolby sound
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
• Game Booster
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)
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