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Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30 and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A30, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 7.75 W
- Usable Surface
- 84.9 %
- against 74.4 %
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 937
- against 862
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 123,883
- against 96,550
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 334
- against 286
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 96,550 | 123,883 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 286 | 334 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 937 Best value | 862 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, White | Black, Blue, Gold, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 74.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 7.75 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,220 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.324 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg Best value | 0.34 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.43 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A305F, SM-A305FN, SM-A305G, SM-A305GN, SM-A305YN, SM-A3050, SM-A305N, SM-A305GT | SM-A750F, SM-A750FN, SM-A750G, SM-A750GN, SM-A750C, SM-A750X, SM-A750N |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy A7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Samsung Pay |
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