Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2020 8:33 PM, updated: 10/26/2021 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M30s X Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)

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12 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage 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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2246 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
6.18"	vs	+6.4"4% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh50% 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.

30 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (109GB available)

UFS 2.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

403 PPI

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Poco F1 (6GB RAM), M1805E10A, Pocofone	Samsung Galaxy M30s SM-M307F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe), Hong Kong	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/29/2018	10/30/2019, Announced: 9/18/2019
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)	75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.18" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
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	1024/150 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE 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+, 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
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
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 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	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6000 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
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
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: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red • MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization) • AI camera • Quick Charge 3.0 • LiquidCool technology • WiFi display	• Colors: Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.492W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)