Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Samsung Galaxy A30s devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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9.4"
LED
LED
800x1280
8
MP
MP
1mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Penta-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
25
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN)
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16 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Model | Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131) | Galaxy A30s SM-A307FN Single-Sim (NFC) |
Country or region available | (Europe), Canada, USA | South Africa, Angola, Mozambique |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012 | 9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019 |
Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in) | 74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 585 grams (20.48 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 9.4" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~61.3% (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) | 161 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 | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Chipset | 32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm) |
CPU | Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 11457 (v2) | AnTuTu: 123142 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (28GB available) | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 850/900/1900/2100 | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1296x808 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 | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
USB | USB 2.0 | 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 | 3.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
Call control | 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 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Dock with QWERTY keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body) |