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Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24+ Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB) 32Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S24+ Plus X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)

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!

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB) vs Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
+3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)70%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (478GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1440x3120 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+513 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.7"5%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4900 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+45W2 times
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.
vs15W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
196 grams (6.86 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)19%
Lighter
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 16MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
ModelGalaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S24 Plus (Snapdragon) SM-S926WGalaxy A30 SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Latin America)ChileColombiaPeruUruguay
(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/20243/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 158.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.24 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)513 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0One UI 1.1 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1290969 (v9), 1774820 (v10)
Geekbench: 5987 (v5), 6926 (v6)
AnTuTu: 96550 (v7)
Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (478GB available)
UFS 4.0
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
HDR10+
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4900 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926W 512GB)Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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