Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) vs HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30s vs HTC Nexus 9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	vs	8 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)81% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)158% Lighter	vs	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels180% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+288 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+8.9"39% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+6700 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)	HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	11/3/2014
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	436 grams (15.26 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	288 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
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, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6700 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	9.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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