Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)

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

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

Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)153% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+720x1560 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.4"38% Larger screen	vs	4.65"
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)65% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(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 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 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
+4000 mAh129% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+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	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+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	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)25% Lighter
268 PPI	vs	+316 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307G Single-Sim	Google Galaxy Nexus 3G, Samsung GT-i9250, Maguro
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	11/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
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 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	AnTuTu: 7241 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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)	Not supported
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+
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)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 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	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	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.8 (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	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x1024 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)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 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	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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, Flash player
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: Black, White • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G)	Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.43W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)	0.303W/kg (head), 0.456W/kg (body)