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Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) 08Points
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X
6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)

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Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) vs Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+6.4"2%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+(front) 16MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+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.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1560 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+522 PPI95%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
ModelGalaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Other model namesGalaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)Galaxy Note8 N950F Single-Sim, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)IndiaPakistan
(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan
(Europe)Australia
(Europe), Australia
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/20199/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI522 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1Grace UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
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 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)AnTuTu: 262850 (v8)
Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution5760x4320 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
• Game Booster
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)feature not registered
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