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Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB) vs Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Google Pixel 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5 X Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB) 08Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

13
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q) Compare Samsung Galaxy M30 X
6"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)

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Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB) vs Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)} 21 Advantages Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+6.4"7%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4080 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
174 grams (6.09 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
403 PPIvs+430 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
128GB (107GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
16 million
1080x2340 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+15 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 M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
ModelGalaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Other model namesGalaxy M30 SM-M305F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)Google Pixel 5 5G GTT9Q
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date3/7/201910/15/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)70.4 x 144.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.7 in)
Weight174 grams (6.09 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI430 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 288970 (v8)
Geekbench: 1635 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP depth f/2.2
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + 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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4080 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered12W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Blue
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• Dolby Atmos sound
• Colors: Just Black, Sorta Sage
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.409W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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