Engineering:Samsung Galaxy A30

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Short description: 2019 smartphone by Samsung Electronics
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A30s
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy A
ModelSM-A305FN
SCV43 (Japan; au)
Compatible networks2G
3G
4G LTE
First releasedA30: March 2, 2019 (2019-03-02)
A30s: August 22, 2019 (2019-08-22)
Availability by regionMarch 2, 2019
India
Pakistan[1]
March 13, 2019
Philippines[2]
March 18, 2019
Malaysia[3]
April 5, 2019
Singapore[4]
June 6, 2019
Japan
Units shipped9.2 million[5]
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A6+
Samsung Galaxy J8
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A31
Related
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
DimensionsA30:
International:
158.5 mm (6.24 in) H
74.7 mm (2.94 in) W
7.7 mm (0.30 in) D
Japan:
160 mm (6.3 in) H
75 mm (3.0 in) W
8.0 mm (0.31 in) D
MassA30:
International: 165 g (5.8 oz)
Japan: 176 g (6.2 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 9.0 "Pie" with One UI 1.1
Current: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
System on chipSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904
CPUOcta-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) 64Bit (14nm) FinFET
GPUMali-G71 MP2 up to 845Mhz
ModemLTE Modem (LTE Cat. 12 3CA 600 Mbps (DL) / Cat.13 2CA 150 Mbps (UL)
Memory3, 4 GB
Storage32, 64, 128 (A30s only)  GB eMMC 5.1
Removable storage1TB
BatteryInternational: 4000 mAh
Japan: 3900 mAh
Charging15W Fast Charging
Data inputsSensors:
Display6.4 in (160 mm) Super AMOLED 1080 x 2340 px (403 ppi)
19.5:9 aspect ratio
Gorilla Glass 3
Rear cameraInternational:
16 MP, f/1.7 aperture, PDAF (Wide-angle)
5 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 12mm (Ultra-wide angle)
Japan:
13 MP, f/1.9 aperture, PDAF (Wide-angle)
5 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 12mm (Ultra-wide angle)
Front cameraInternational: 16 MP, f/2.0 aperture
Japan: 8 MP, f/2.0 aperture
SoundLoudspeaker
ConnectivityWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth: 5.0
FeliCa (Japanese models only)

LTE: Carrier Aggregation, LTE+
OtherUSB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
3.50 mm (0.138 in) Headphone jack
SARHead: 0.25 W/kg
Body: 1.17 W/kg
Websitewww.samsung.com/levant/smartphones/galaxy-a-series/a30/
References[6]

The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a mid-range Android smartphone developed, manufactured and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Running on the Android 9.0 "Pie" software, the A30 was unveiled on February 25, 2019 alongside the Samsung Galaxy A10[7] and Samsung Galaxy A50[6] at the Mobile World Congress.[8][9] It was released a month later on March 2, 2019.[10] The A30 was praised by critics for its display and user interface. However, criticism was aimed at the phone's performance, battery life and camera.

Its "s" variant was unveiled on August 22, 2019, which features an upgraded camera setup but with a downgraded screen resolution.[11]

Specifications

Design

Both devices feature a plastic back, plastic frame, and glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for the A30 only).[12][13] The A30 variant sold in Japan also carries IPX5, IPX8, and IP6X ratings, marking the partial return of waterproof certification on the Galaxy A series, a feature not seen since the Galaxy A8 (2018).[14]

Galaxy A30 Galaxy A30s

Hardware

Display

The A30 have a 6.4" FHD+ (2340 x 1080) 60 Hz Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, with an 19.5:9 aspect ratio.[8] The A30s, however, features the same screen size and display type as the A30, though at a lower resolution (HD+, 1560 x 720) and with an Infinity-V notch.[11]

Battery

Both devices feature the same 4000mAh battery with 15W Fast Charging support.[9][13] The A30 variant sold in Japan features a slightly lower 3900mAh battery capacity, but with the same 15W Fast Charging support.[14]

Processor and Memory

Both variants use the Samsung Exynos 7904 octa-core SoC, with RAM options of either 3 or 4 GB, and storage options ranging from 32 GB to 128 GB (the 128 GB variant is exclusive to the Galaxy A30s only).[10][11] Both variants also use eMMC 5.1 for its storage type.[13] It also support expandable storage via microSD card up to 512 GB.[10][15]

Camera

The A30 has a dual-rear camera setup (similar to the Galaxy A40) consisting of a 16 MP (f/1.7) wide camera and an 5 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera; it also has a 16 MP (f/2.0) front camera.[9] The A30 model sold in Japan retains the same ultra-wide camera but features downgraded specifications for its main wide camera (13 MP, f/1.9) and front camera (8 MP).[14]

The A30s, on the other hand, has a triple-camera setup (similar to the Galaxy A50s) consisting of a 25 MP (f/1.7) wide camera, an 8 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera, and a 5 MP depth camera; it also uses the same front camera as the A30.[11]

Software

All variants have Android 9.0 Pie and One UI 1.1 pre-installed.[10][13] It was eligible for 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd
A30 Android 9 Pie
(One UI 1.1) 		Android 10
(One UI 2.0)
February 2020[16] 		Android 11
(One UI 3.1)
May 2021[17] 		April 2023[18]
A30s Android 10
(One UI 2.0)
April 2020[19] 		Android 11
(One UI 3.1)
June 2021[20] 		November 2023[21]

Reception

Smartphones Samsung Galaxy A30s (in the middle) and Samsung Galaxy A10 (on the right) next to Xiaomi Redmi 7A (on the left) in a Russian mobile phones shop. Photograph. May 27, 2020

Both Deepak Rajawat of smartprix and Sanket Vijayasarathy of India Today praised the Galaxy A30's display, software and battery life, but criticized the phone's chipset due to performance issues and the "average" quality camera.[22][23] Tom Bedford and Matt Swider of TechRadar also complimented the vibrant screen of the A30. However, the reviewers found the phone difficult to handle due to its large size.[24] Writing a review for 91mobiles, Shekhar Thakhan praised the phone's AMOLED display, One UI interface and battery life as well. In contrast, the back of the phone was noted by the reviewer as a "fingerprint magnet".[25]

References

  1. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A30 Review – Samsung Galaxy A30 Price in Pakistan". June 23, 2019. https://www.whatmobile4me.com/samsung-galaxy-a30-price-in-pakistan/. 
  2. ↑ "Samsung A30 priced at P13,990, arrives March 30". March 14, 2019. https://www.rappler.com/technology/225732-samsung-galaxy-a30-a50-philippines-price-specs/. 
  3. ↑ Chapree, Chief (March 14, 2019). "Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 To Be Launched In Malaysia On 18 March". https://www.lowyat.net/2019/180166/samsung-galaxy-a50-and-galaxy-a30-to-be-launched-in-malaysia-on-18-march/. 
  4. ↑ "Samsung Announces the Launch of the Galaxy A10, A30 and A50 in Singapore". April 5, 2019. https://www.samsung.com/sg/news/local/samsung-announces-the-launch-of-the-galaxy-a10-a30-a50-in-singapore/. 
  5. ↑ Rox, Ricci (2019-09-16). "Global smartphone sales numbers show the new Samsung Galaxy A series with absolute dominance in the Android space" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Global-smartphone-sales-numbers-show-the-new-Samsung-Galaxy-A-series-with-absolute-dominance-in-the-Android-space.434799.0.html. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Samsung Announces New Galaxy A Series with Upgrades to Essential Features". February 25, 2019. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-announces-new-galaxy-a-series-with-upgrades-to-essential-features. 
  7. ↑ Chauhan, Siddharth (February 28, 2019). "Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 launched in India starting at Rs 8,490". https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a10-galaxy-a30-and-galaxy-a50-launched-in-india-starting-at-rs-8490. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Patel, Idrees (February 25, 2019). "Samsung announces the mid-range Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 with Infinity-U displays". https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-a50-galaxy-a30-launch-specifications/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Rox, Ricci (2019-02-25). "Samsung unveils the Galaxy A30 and A50 for lovers of sub-premium phones with massive batteries" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-unveils-the-Galaxy-A30-and-A50-for-lovers-of-sub-premium-phones-with-massive-batteries.410755.0.html. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Yordan (2019-02-25). "Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 are official with big screens and batteries" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_galaxy_a30_official_big_screens_big_batteries-news-35696.php. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Ivan (2019-08-22). "Samsung Galaxy A50s and A30s arrive with new cameras, prettier rear panels" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50s_and_a30s_have_new_cameras_prettier_rear_panels-news-38817.php. 
  12. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A30 review" (in en-US). 2019-06-24. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30-review-1947.php. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Wobker, Mike (2019-11-28). "Samsung Galaxy A30s Smartphone Review: A breath of fresh air with a playful design" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A30s-Smartphone-Review-A-breath-of-fresh-air-with-a-playful-design.444925.0.html. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "大画面の有機ELディスプレイに、大容量バッテリーも搭載した「Galaxy A30」を6月6日より発売開始" (in ja). 2019-05-31. https://news.kddi.com/kddi/corporate/newsrelease/2019/05/31/3828.html. 
  15. ↑ Bhutani, Dhruv. "Samsung Galaxy A30 review". https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a30-review-967853/. 
  16. ↑ Mishra, Abhijeet (2020-02-13). "Samsung Galaxy A30 receives Android 10 update in India" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a30-receives-android-10-update-in-india/. 
  17. ↑ Mishra, Abhijeet (2021-05-17). "Galaxy A30 Android 11 One UI 3.1 update out now, India first market to get it" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a30-android-11-one-ui-3-1-update-out-now/. 
  18. ↑ Adhikari, Sumit (2023-04-04). "Samsung's Galaxy S10, A50 & A30 will no longer get updates" (in en-US). https://www.androidheadlines.com/2023/04/samsung-galaxy-s10-a50-a30-updates.html. 
  19. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2020-04-16). "Samsung starts rolling out Android 10 update to Galaxy A30s" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a30s-android-10-update-rolling-out/. 
  20. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2021-06-11). "Samsung releases Android 11 update to the Galaxy A30s" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a30s-android-11-update-released/. 
  21. ↑ Mishra, Abhijeet (2023-11-07). "Many Galaxy A and Galaxy M phones will now receive fewer or no updates" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a20s-a30s-a50s-a70s-m22-m52-fewer-or-no-updates/. "Samsung will stop updating the Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A50s, and Galaxy A70s, as all of them have now completed four years on the market." 
  22. ↑ Rajawat, Deepak (August 16, 2019). "Samsung Galaxy A30 Review With Pros and Cons: Should You Buy It?". https://www.smartprix.com/bytes/samsung-galaxy-a30-review-pros-cons/%3famp. 
  23. ↑ Vijayasarathy, Sanket (April 16, 2019). "Samsung Galaxy A30 review: Sleek design, great display but Galaxy M30 offers better value". https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/reviews/story/samsung-galaxy-a30-review-price-feature-vs-m30-1502827-2019-04-16. 
  24. ↑ Bedford, Tom (April 11, 2019). "Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A30 review". https://www.techradar.com/sg/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a30. 
  25. ↑ Thakhan, Shekhar (March 19, 2019). "Samsung Galaxy A30 review: the Korean giant gets serious in the mid-range". https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/samsung-galaxy-a30-review/. 



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