Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy M30: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Width

Galaxy A3 (2017): 8.9 mm narrower

Galaxy A3 (2017):

66.2 mm

Galaxy M30:

75.1 mm
Screen diagonal

Galaxy A3 (2017): 1.7 in smaller diagonal

Galaxy A3 (2017):

4.7 in

Galaxy M30:

6.4 in
Chipset

Galaxy A3 (2017):

Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)

Galaxy M30:

Exynos 7904 Octa (14 nm)
Rear camera layout

Galaxy A3 (2017):

Single

Galaxy M30:

Triple
Depth

Galaxy A3 (2017): 0.5 mm thinner

Galaxy A3 (2017):

7.9 mm

Galaxy M30:

8.4 mm
Height

Galaxy A3 (2017): 23.6 mm shorter

Galaxy A3 (2017):

135.4 mm

Galaxy M30:

159 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Height:

135.4 mm
Width:

66.2 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight:

138 g
2. Galaxy M30

Height:

159 mm +23.6 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Width:

75.1 mm +8.9 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Depth:

8.4 mm +0.5 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)

Weight:

Unknown

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²
2. Galaxy M30

Screen diagonal:

6.4 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.5 cm²

Galaxy M30 has approximately 65.1% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy A3 (2017).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Galaxy M30: Original memory entry

128 GB · 6 GB RAM 64 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Galaxy A3 (2017)

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

2. Galaxy M30

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Galaxy A3 (2017)

2350 mAh
2. Galaxy M30

5000 mAh

+2650 mAh versus Galaxy A3 (2017)

Specifications

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1. Galaxy A3 (2017)2. Galaxy M30

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
Dimensions (HxWxD)	135.4 Х 66.2 Х 7.9 mm	159 Х 75.1 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	138 g	0 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inch	6.4" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 2340 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	128 GB 6 GB RAM 64 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only	microSD up to 512 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2350 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)	Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset	Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)	Exynos 7904 Octa (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	60.9 cm2	105.2 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	67.9%	88.1%
PPI /points per inch/	312 PPI	394 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	13 MP Triple
Camera specs	13 MP 27mm (wide) AF f/1.9	13 MP f/1.9 PDAF -5 MP f/2.2 12mm (ultrawide) -5 MP depth sensor
Functions	LED flash panorama	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/1.9 24mm (wide)	16 MP f/2.0

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T830 MP1	Mali-G71 MP2
Antutu 7 score *	45152	107325
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	705	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	3430	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	2283	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Battery *	2530	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
Release date	2017 January	2019 February
Colors	Black Sky Gold Sand Blue Mist Peach Cloud	Black Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	220 EUR	250 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 55 h	Unknown
Body build	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4) aluminum frame	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 40(2300)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.41 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
Radio	FM radio	Unknown
Others	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound

Other features

Other features — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy M30.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Galaxy M30
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A320FL (Europe); A320F (UAE TUR); A320F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A320Y/DS (LATAM IDN THA); A320Y (NZL MEX). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 15W

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy M30