Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
25
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1242x2688
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3174
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X |
Super AMOLED |
60Hz |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN Single-Sim (NFC) | iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104 |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() South Africa, Angola, Mozambique | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019 | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) | 77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) | 1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 268 PPI | 456 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | iOS 18 |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) | Apple GPU (4-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 123142 (v8) | AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
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 | 600/150 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 5760x4320 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 32mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
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 hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3174 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | iPhone XS Max (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body) | feature not registered |