Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2020 8:50 PM, updated: 1/26/2023 3:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+8"25% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+5100 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files
345 grams (12.08 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)104% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels10% Higher resolution screen
189 PPI	vs	+268 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(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
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+15W94% 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.
Not supported	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
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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+12 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 Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO	Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Pakistan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/5/2019	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	345 grams (12.08 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	8" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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 504	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	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 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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 Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	feature not registered	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	feature not registered	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.33W/kg (body)	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)