Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Samsung Galaxy M21
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M30s and Samsung Galaxy M21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M21, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 186,282
- against 180,321
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 180,321 | 186,282 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 420 nits | 420 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Display Features | Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 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, 2G, 3G, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.47 W/kg | 0.47 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | 0.468 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.13 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M307F, SM-M307FN, SM-M307F/DS, SM-M307FN/DS, SM-M3070 | SM-M215F, SM-M215F/DS, SM-M215F/DSN |
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