Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Sony Xperia XZ3
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30 and Sony Xperia XZ3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 193 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.9 %
- against 80.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 9.9 mm
Sony Xperia XZ3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 295,468
- against 96,550
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against Super AMOLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 96,550 | 295,468 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 286 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 937 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores. |
| 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 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, White | Black, Silver, White, Green, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 158 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 80.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | pOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,880 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 537 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.502 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, 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, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.4 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A30 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A305F, SM-A305FN, SM-A305G, SM-A305GN, SM-A305YN, SM-A3050, SM-A305N, SM-A305GT | H9436, H8416, H9493 |
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