Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS) vs Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)

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

5/14/2021 3:42 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:02 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	vs	23 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.4"8% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+16GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+256GB (228GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels131% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+446 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP101% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+30W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

169 grams (5.92 ounces)

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307GN/Dual-Sim	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	446 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9) Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (228GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	America version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78) Global version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/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	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.93" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/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
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: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/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