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Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A30SamsungGalaxy A57 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019April 2026
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness403 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Display typeFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-USuper AMOLED+, FHD+, 16M colours; up to 120 Hz refresh rate
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features–Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipExynos 7904Exynos 1680
Memory3 GB – 4 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTwo 1.8 GHz plus six 1.6 GHz cores; Exynos 7904 identified by Android AuthorityOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cooling–Vapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5G
Storage type32 GB or 64 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB–
Cameras
Main camera16 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP12 MP
Main camera16 MP, F1.7, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.212 MP, F2.2
Front camera16 MP, F2.0, fixed focus12 MP, F2.2
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fpsUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Camera features–Rear camera OIS; 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 15 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,000 mAh non-removable battery; up to 18 hours video playbackRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; up to two days of use (Samsung, independently assessed); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired charging–Super Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in around 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight165 g179 g
Thickness7.7 mm6.9 mm
Height × width158.5 × 74.7 mm161.5 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsGlossy plastic back and frame (Gadgets 360 and Android Authority)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
ColoursBlack, blue and red in IndiaAwesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
Water resistance detail–IP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and face recognitionFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
Speakers–Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 Pie with One UIOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updates–Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI features–Awesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Best Face and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini
In the box–Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network–5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot on SM-A305F/DSTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 6.0
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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