Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2019 11:33 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:10 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB) Compare Apple iPhone 7 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
+2.34GHz 64bit Quad-core (16nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+128GB (119GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP14% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)14% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.4"16% Larger screen
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 16MP125% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4 / 3GB LPDDR4X

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Other model names	iPhone 7 Plus A1661 CDMA, iPhone 7 Plus A1784	Galaxy A30 SM-A305G Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/16/2016, Announced: 9/7/2016	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
System version	iOS 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A10 Fusion (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.34GHz Hurricane (Dual-core) 2x 2GHz Zephyr (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR Series7XT Plus (6-core, 900MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 3796 (2.0)	AnTuTu: 96550 (v7) Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (119GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1661)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1661 model: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1784 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.856mm1/3.6	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps 720p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	23 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri • AirDrop • iCloud • NFC Apple Pay only • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered