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Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS) 21Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/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!

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS) vs Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+6.4"12%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 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

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
ModelGalaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A30 TV SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesTurkey(Global, International)
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/201910/1/2016
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceOne UI 1.1 / 3.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 96550 (v7)
Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Redโ€ข Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Always On Display

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.378W/kg (head), 0.418W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.127W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
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