Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z4 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 11:05 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) Compare Motorola Moto Z4 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? Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)

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16 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+128GB (109GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)6% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(back) 48MP27% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(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)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

6.4"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
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Model	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Verizon) XT1980-4, MOTXT19804W	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/6/2019	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 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 612 845Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	48 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	8000x6000 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" 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	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
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
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 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	5.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	418 hours (17.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
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: Flash Grey • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display • Max Vision display • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display • Moto Mods • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-4)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)