Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Samsung Galaxy M20
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30 and Samsung Galaxy M20: 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 Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A30, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 186 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Samsung Galaxy M20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 108,658
- against 96,550
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Samsung Exynos 7904 |
| 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 | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 96,550 | 108,658 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 286 | 286 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 937 | 937 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core: 2 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6 × 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, White | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 156.4 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,333 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-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, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | 0.25 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.59 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Galaxy M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A305F, SM-A305FN, SM-A305G, SM-A305GN, SM-A305YN, SM-A3050, SM-A305N, SM-A305GT | SM-M205F, SM-M205FN, SM-M205G, SM-M205M, SM-M205N |
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