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Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy M30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M30s X Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) 07Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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20Points Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)

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!

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) vs Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)6%
Lighter
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
367 PPIvs+403 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.4"7%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/2" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+6000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
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ModelGalaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 Duos A9000, Galaxy A9-6Samsung Galaxy M30s SM-M307F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
IndiaIndonesiaThailandVietnam
India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/201610/30/2019, Announced: 9/18/2019
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered420nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + 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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Pay
• ANT+
• Colors: Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.183W/kg (head), 0.548W/kg (body)0.492W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
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