Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2019 8:51 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 10:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12.29GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.4"28% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP64% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Google Play edition (4G LTE), Samsung Altius	Galaxy A30 TV SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), USA	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2013	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 11
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 96550 (v7) Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12.29GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
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/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.14µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Digital TV FullSeg
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	23 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Google Play (GT-i9505G)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305GT/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	0.378W/kg (head), 0.418W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.39W/kg (head)	feature not registered