Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)

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

1/5/2020 10:30 AM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G) Compare Motorola Moto X Play 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-A307G)

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!

5 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
+1080x1920 pixels85% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)40% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.4"16% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP83% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3630 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh10% 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

169 grams (5.92 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 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
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Other model names	Motorola Moto X Play XT1562 (Single-Sim), Motorola Lux	Galaxy A30s SM-A307G Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), India, (Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	8/12/2015	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-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 405 550Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
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	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 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	5248x3936 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.1µm 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/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 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	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
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: Black, White • Fast battery charging • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)
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)