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Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T) 07Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)

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Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T) vs Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+306 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)vs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)108%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
4.8"vs+6.4"33%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)53%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4 KitKatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAhvs+4000 mAh90%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+20 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
ModelGalaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Other model namesTelstra Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305T (4G LTE)Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN Single-Sim (NFC)
Country or region availableAustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
South AfricaAngolaMozambique
South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/1/20129/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.8" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4 KitKatAndroid 11
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIOne UI 2.0 / 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 123142 (v8)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.41
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1800/2600LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12ยตm
5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12ยตm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby510 hours (21.3 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
โ€ข Smart Stay eye tracking
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
โ€ข Game Booster
โ€ข Samsung Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)
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