Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)

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

1/4/2020 9:39 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS) Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/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!

10 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels108% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+402 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% 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.	vs	15W
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
TFT-IGZO	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6"	vs	+6.4"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP52% Higher resolution main camera
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.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

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

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 16MP

+23 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
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
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Model	Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Other model names	Sharp Aquos S3 4GB RAM + 64GB FS8032	Galaxy A30s TV SM-A307GT/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam	Brazil
Brand	Sharp	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2018	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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 508 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP	(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	4000x3000 pixels	5760x4320 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	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	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	Digital and optical 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
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307GT/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered