Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/23/2023 11:16 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1812x2176

50
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)56% Lighter	vs	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+256GB (216GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)24% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1812x2176 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+373 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+7.6"19% Larger screen
(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP90% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+25W67% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN Single-Sim (NFC)	Galaxy Fold4 5G (SM-F936W)
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique	Canada
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	8/25/2022, Announced: 8/10/2022
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	130.1 x 155.1 millimeters (5.12 x 6.11 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1812x2176 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (904x2316), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	AnTuTu: 964622 (v9) Geekbench: 3981 (v5.1) GFXBench: 43fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (216GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
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	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.466mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm 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	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, 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
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
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: Phantom Black, Graygreen, Beige, Burgundy • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay • S Pen (Stylus Pen)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936W 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)	feature not registered