Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G) vs Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)

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

1/5/2020 10:30 AM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)

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23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)183% Lighter	vs	478 grams (16.73 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+268 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+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) 16MP12 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+128GB (117GB available)139% More internal storage for applications and files
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels180% Higher resolution screen
6.4"	vs	+9.7"52% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+8820 mAh121% 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.

21 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307G Single-Sim	iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	478 grams (16.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 12
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
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 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	Basemark X: 13597
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (117GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
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	100/50 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 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
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	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	33mm (lens)
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-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x960 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-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	8820 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
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