Samsung Galaxy A30s

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Samsung Galaxy A30s
6.4" Super AMOLED
720 x 1560 (HD+), 268 ppi
Infinity-V Display, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 4
Exynos 7904 (14nm)
Octa-core: 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A73 + 6x1.6GHz Cortex-A53
Mali-G71 MP2 GPU
Triple Rear Camera
25MP f/1.7 (wide, PDAF) + 8MP f/2.2 (ultrawide) + 5MP f/2.2 (depth)
Front: 16MP f/2.0
4000mAh (Typical)
Rated min: 3900mAh, non-removable Li-Po
15W fast charging (5V/2A or 9V/1.67A)
4G LTE (Cat10)
Dual Nano-SIM, 2G/3G/4G (no 5G)
Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0
4GB RAM + 64/128GB Storage
eMMC 5.1; microSD support up to 512GB
Dedicated slot for SIM 2 + microSD
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy A30s was officially announced on August 22, 2019 via Samsung Newsroom. Market availability began in September 2019 across global and Asian markets. A regional launch price of 7,990 THB was recorded in Thailand.
- Canonical model family: SM-A307 (global base), with regional variants including SM-A307FN/DS (Europe/India), SM-A307G/DS (LATAM), SM-A307GN/DS (APAC), and SM-A307GT/DS (Brazil).
- Launch price (regional): ฿7,990 THB in Thailand (as recorded in secondary sources).
- Release date: Announced 2019-08-22; general release September 2019.
Body & Build
The Galaxy A30s features a plastic body with a glass front protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The back panel uses a unique geometric pattern with a prismatic, holographic finish that shifts colours. Four colour options are listed across sources: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, and Prism Crush Violet.
- Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (height x width x thickness).
- Weight: 166 g (Samsung Newsroom and siamphone); some sources list 169 g (Samsung Lebanon page).
- Build materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic frame, plastic back.
- Colours: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet (availability may vary by country).
- Biometrics: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor; also supports face recognition (2D).
Display System
The device is equipped with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel with an Infinity-V notch design. While the display uses an HD+ resolution, it delivers vibrant colours due to the AMOLED technology. Corning Gorilla Glass 4 provides scratch resistance.
- Size: 6.4 inches measured diagonally (full rectangle), approximately 6.2 inches when accounting for rounded corners.
- Resolution: 720 x 1560 pixels (HD+), aspect ratio 19.5:9, ~268 ppi.
- Technology: Super AMOLED, 16M colours.
- Features: Infinity-V display, capacitive multi-touch, 2.5D curved glass, scratch-resistant.
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz (sources indicate no high-refresh support).
Camera System
The Galaxy A30s carries a triple rear camera setup with a 25MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens (123° field of view), and a 5MP depth sensor for bokeh effects. Software features include Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, and an Intelligent Flaw Detector. The front-facing camera is 16MP.
Rear cameras:
- 25MP (f/1.7, 27mm, PDAF, 1/2.8" sensor) - main
- 8MP (f/2.2, 13mm, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) - ultrawide
- 5MP (f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm) - depth
- Video: 1080p @ 30fps; slow motion 120fps @ HD
- Features: LED flash, digital zoom up to 4x, HDR, panorama, touch focus
Front camera:
- 16MP (f/2.0, 26mm, 1/3.06", 1.0µm)
- Video: 1080p @ 30fps
- Features: Selfie focus, Smart Beauty
Platform & Software
The phone is powered by the Samsung Exynos 7904 SoC built on a 14nm process, paired with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. It launched with Android 9.0 Pie and Samsung's One UI 1.0, and received major updates through Android 11 with One UI 3.1.
- Chipset: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm).
- CPU: Octa-core: 2x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 + 6x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53.
- GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770 MHz).
- RAM & Storage: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM; internal storage 64GB or 128GB (eMMC 5.1); expandable via microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot).
- OS: Android 9.0 Pie → Android 10 (One UI 2.0) → Android 11 (One UI 3.1).
- UI/Experience: One UI, Samsung Members, Samsung Knox, Game Booster (with Frame Booster), Smart Switch.
Battery & Charging
The Galaxy A30s houses a 4000mAh typical (3900mAh rated) non-removable Li-Po battery. It supports 15W fast charging via the USB Type-C port, but lacks wireless charging.
- Capacity: 4000mAh typical (3900mAh rated minimum).
- Charging: 15W fast charging (5V/2A or 9V/1.67A).
- Battery life (source estimates): Video playback up to 21h, audio playback up to 77h, talk time (4G LTE) up to 32h, internet usage up to 13h (LTE/Wi-Fi).
- Caveat: Battery life varies by network environment and usage patterns (official Samsung disclaimer).
Connectivity & Sensors
The device supports dual-SIM (Nano-SIM) with a dedicated microSD slot. It offers 4G LTE (Cat10 452.2 Mbps downlink), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (model-dependent), and FM radio. An in-display optical fingerprint sensor is the primary biometric method, supplemented by 2D face recognition.
- Network: 2G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE (FDD/TDD bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20, TDD: 38/40/41). No 5G.
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, VHT80, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot).
- Bluetooth: v5.0 with A2DP, LE.
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support.
- Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, mono loudspeaker, noise cancellation microphone.
- Sensors: Accelerometer, in-display fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, hall, light, proximity.
- Positioning: GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo.
Samsung Galaxy A30s - Summary
The Galaxy A30s is a 2019 mid-range Android smartphone that emphasises a striking design (prismatic back), a vibrant Super AMOLED display, and a versatile triple-camera system. While it lacks Full HD resolution and 5G, the device offers a solid balance of features at its regional price point, with a large 4000mAh battery, 15W fast charging, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| ฿7,990 |