Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2019 8:03 PM, updated: 11/29/2021 8:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.088"
AMOLED

720x1560

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F) Compare Xiaomi Mi A3 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? Xiaomi Mi A3 (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 Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP177% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+4030 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)5% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+403 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.088"	vs	+6.4"5% 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.
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

33 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

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

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

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi A3 (Android One), M1906F9SH, M1906F9SI	Galaxy A30 SM-A305F Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Angola
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/24/2019, Announced: 7/17/2019	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.85 x 153.48 millimeters (2.83 x 6.04 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.088" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 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
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	Android One	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (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 610	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
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm 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	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	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 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	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4030 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	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
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
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: Gray, White, Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.246W/kg (head), 1.165W/kg (body)