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Samsung Galaxy A30s

Samsung Galaxy A30s
$189
Brand: Samsung
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.4-inch 1080 x 2340 pixels Full-HD++ display
  • Camera 25 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Main / 25 MP front
  • Storage 64/128 GB
  • RAM 4/6 GB
  • CPU Octa-core 2.3 GHz, Exynos 9610
  • OS Android 9.0 (Pie)

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

9
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

Samsung Galaxy A30s Highlights and Overview

Just like the name suggests, the Samsung Galaxy A30s is the upgraded version of the standard galaxy A30. It also look more like a downgraded version of the previous galaxy A50, which has in-screen fingerprint scanner. So the Galaxy A30s comes with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and a triple rear camera setup. The display on the other hand is a 6.4-inch HD+ screen, which 720 x 1560 pixel resolution. It also has a Waterdrop notch Cut-out above the, which houses the selfie camera. 

Specification wise, the device is powered by Samsung homemade Exynos 7885 octa-core CPU, clcoed at 1.8GHz, integrated with Mali-G71 MP3. It has both 3/6 GB RAM and 32/64/128 GB expandable storage. 

The aforementioned triple rear camera is a combination of a 25 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle lense, and a 5 MP depth sensor, featuring PDAF, f/1.7 aperture and a single LED flash. At the front, there’s a respectable 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfie and video chats.

The device retains same 4000mAh built-in battery, with 15W fast charging features as seen on the Galaxy A30, and also supports USB Type-C interface, and Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box. Other key specifications and silent features of the Samsung Galaxy A30s are contained in the table below.

Samsung Galaxy A30s Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only)
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight 166 g (5.86 oz)
Build Front glass, plastic body
SIM Type Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 9.0 (Pie) One UI
Chipset Samsung Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G71 MP3

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 3/4 GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 25 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Face detection
F/1.7aperture
LED Flash
Panorama
HDR
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm ultra-wide sensor (second camera)
5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (depth sensor) (third camera)
Video Resolution 1080p@30/240fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 16-megapixel
Camera Features F/2.0 aperture
FaceID
Face beautification
HDR
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Placed at the basement
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio FM radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 33 hours
Stand-by Up to 740 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

Samsung Galaxy A30s User Reviews and Opinions

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