Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy M30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/2/2024 2:40 AM, updated: 10/2/2024 2:58 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M30s X Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (219GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP15% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+25W67% 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.	vs	15W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)11% Lighter
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 16MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

403 PPI

6.4"

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711U1 (Fan Edition)	Samsung Galaxy M30s SM-M307F/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023	10/30/2019, Announced: 9/18/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in)	75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (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)	403 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1450nits[peak] HDR10+	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
System version	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6) GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (219GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1920 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE	LTE LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
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 S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	39 hours (1.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711U 256GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.8W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.492W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)