Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) vs LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30s vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

Compare LG K8 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points LG K8 2017 (X240H) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)

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26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	vs	3 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240H)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+720x1560 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.4"28% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP196% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+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)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(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 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+4000 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)14% Lighter
268 PPI	vs	+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
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Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)	TelCel LG K8 X240H, LGX240H, LG-X240H, LG PP2
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan	Mexico, Puerto Rico
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	3/1/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
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)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
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	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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	Not 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)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/5" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
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, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
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