Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2020 10:29 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Nokia N9 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS) Compare Nokia N9 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-A307GN/DS)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)55% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
251 PPI	vs	+268 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.9"	vs	+6.4"64% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP51 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh176% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+15W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
2.1 + 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.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	Galaxy A30s SM-A307GN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.9" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	Not supported	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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 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	3264x2448 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)