Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS) vs Apple iPhone XS (256GB)

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

1/5/2020 10:29 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:59 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Apple iPhone XS (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS (256GB)

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13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	vs	20 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+6.4"10% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP58% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+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) 16MP125% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2658 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+256GB (244GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1125x2436 pixels144% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+463 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
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Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307GN/Dual-Sim (NFC)	iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100
Country or region available	Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, 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-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 18
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
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	1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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 Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
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 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2658 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GN/DS)	iPhone XS (256GB)
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