Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) vs Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) vs Motorola Edge S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
PLS
PLS
1080x2340
24
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
108
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)
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12 Advantages 
22 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
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| Model | Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Edge S30 (256GB) |
| Other model names | 갤럭시 A9 Pro SM-G887NTKASKO, Galaxy A8s | 摩托罗拉 Moto Edge S30 5G XT2175-2 |
| Country or region available |  South Korea |  China |
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Release date | 12/1/2018 | 12/21/2021, Announced: 12/12/2021 |
| Depth | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in) | 75.53 x 168.07 millimeters (2.97 x 6.62 in) |
| Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x2460 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 144Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI | MYUI 2.0 / 3.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 682346 (v8), 811124 (v9) Geekbench: 3319 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 800/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 26) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 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 | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2 | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm |
| Main camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/1.52" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical 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 | 1080p@240fps | 1080p@30ps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| 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 A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| 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, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
| 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 A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black, Gradient Black, Blue • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Phantom Black, Glacier Blue • Ready For |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) | Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.601W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) | feature not registered |