Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2019 12:10 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:07 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) X Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100) Compare Samsung Galaxy M30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.4"7% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 5MP43% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

f/1.9 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Other model names	Galaxy M30 SM-M305M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A9 2016 A9100, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/7/2019	4/1/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)	80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
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: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
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	600/150 Mbps	300/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP depth f/2.2	16 megapixels
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	429 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
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: Black, Blue • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A9100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.28W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)	1.41W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.834W/kg (head), 0.613W/kg (body)