Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2019 10:42 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)13% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP18% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

34 Common items in both devices

1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy M20 SM-M205G/Dual-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Galaxy A30 SM-A305F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) NFC
Country or region available	Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/2019	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 1.1 / 2.0	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108751 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 96550 (v7) Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)	0.246W/kg (head), 1.165W/kg (body)