Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)

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

9/28/2020 5:51 PM, updated: 11/29/2021 8:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

25
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 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-A305G/DS 64GB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+(dual camera) 25MP + 8MP57% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4050 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)32% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
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) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
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

37 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
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Model	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715WZKDXAC (Bell Mobility)	Galaxy A30 SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	Canada	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2020	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (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)	409 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz 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	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	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 Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 29, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, 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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4050 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
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: Black • One UI 2 • Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715W)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)	0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered