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6.4" Super AMOLED
Exynos 9611 Octa-Core
48MP + 8MP + 5MP Rear
16MP Front Camera
4/6GB RAM + 64/128GB
6000mAh Battery
15W Fast Charging
Android 9 (Pie) / One UI
Rear Fingerprint
188g Weight

6.4" Super AMOLED

1080 x 2340 FHD+, 19.5:9, ~403 ppi

420 nits peak brightness, Infinity-U notch

Exynos 9611 (10 nm)

Octa-core: 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53

Mali-G72 MP3 GPU

Triple Rear Camera

48MP f/2.0 (wide) + 8MP f/2.2 (ultrawide) + 5MP depth

16MP front camera, 4K video @30fps

6000 mAh Li-Po

Non-removable, 15W wired charging

Endurance rating 130h (tested)

4G LTE / Wi-Fi ac / BT 5.0

Dual Nano-SIM, USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack

FM radio, Dolby Atmos, NFC (market dependent)

64GB / 128GB Storage

4GB or 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X), UFS 2.1

Dedicated microSD slot up to 1TB

The Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307) was announced on September 18, 2019, and first went on sale in India on September 29, 2019. Regional availability followed shortly: Thailand saw a November 2019 launch, while European markets listed the device at approximately €260. The device was discontinued after its successor, the Galaxy M31, arrived.

  • Canonical model family: SM-M307 (primary), with variants SM-M307F, SM-M307FN, SM-M307F/DS, SM-M307FN/DS, SM-M3070.
  • Launch price (India): ₹13,999 for 4GB RAM + 64GB storage; ₹16,999 for 6GB RAM + 128GB storage.
  • Status: Discontinued as of 2021.

The Galaxy M30s features a glass front with a plastic back and plastic frame. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a rectangular camera bump on the upper-left corner.

  • Dimensions: 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
  • Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz)
  • Colors: Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White
  • Protection: No official IP rating; plastic body reduces durability claims.

Samsung equipped the M30s with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel featuring an Infinity-U notch for the selfie camera. The display supports FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2340) and offers a high contrast ratio of 78,960:1.

  • Type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Size: 6.4" diagonal (~100.5 cm²), ~84.2% screen-to-body ratio
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, ~403 ppi density
  • Brightness: 420 nits typical, up to 642 nits measured peak
  • Features: Widevine L1 certification for HD streaming, U-shaped notch

The rear camera array consists of three sensors: a 48MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP depth sensor for bokeh effects. The front camera is a 16MP unit housed in the display notch.

  • Rear: 48MP f/2.0 (wide, PDAF) + 8MP f/2.2 (ultrawide, 123° FoV) + 5MP f/2.2 (depth)
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama, scene optimizer (20 scenes), Night mode, Live Focus
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, super‑steady mode, hyperlapse
  • Front: 16MP f/2.0 (wide), HDR, 1080p@30fps video

The Galaxy M30s runs on Samsung’s Exynos 9611 chipset fabricated on a 10nm process. It launched with Android 9 Pie and Samsung One UI, receiving updates up to Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1.

  • SoC: Exynos 9611 Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.x
  • Software features: Bixby (no dedicated button), Google Assistant, Samsung Health, Samsung Pay (region-dependent), FM radio with recording

The phone includes several camera AI features and multimedia enhancements. The scene optimizer identifies 20 different scenes to adjust settings automatically, and the Live Focus mode uses the depth sensor for portrait effects.

  • Camera AI: Scene Optimizer (20 scenes), Flaw Detector, Night Mode
  • Audio: Single loudspeaker with Dolby Atmos, active noise cancellation, 3.5mm jack
  • Security: Rear fingerprint scanner, face recognition (via front camera)
  • Other: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), dedicated microSD slot

The 6000 mAh battery was a highlight of the M30s, offering among the highest capacities in its segment at launch. The 15W fast charger is included in the box.

  • Capacity: 6000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
  • Charging: 15W wired (USB Type-C 2.0)
  • Battery life claims (source): 29 hours video playback, 49 hours voice calls, 131 hours music playback
  • Test results: Endurance rating 130h (GSMArena)

The M30s offers robust 4G LTE connectivity with dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. NFC is present in some markets but not consistently.

  • Network: 2G GSM / 3G HSDPA / 4G LTE (bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,38,40,41)
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • USB: Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

The Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307) delivered a compelling midrange package in 2019, led by an exceptional 6000mAh battery, a sharp Super AMOLED display, and competitive pricing. While the plastic build and limited software support (ending at Android 11) date the device, its core hardware - especially battery and display - still stands out. The camera system is versatile for its class, though low-light performance and occasional heating issues were noted. Overall, it remains a strong example of Samsung’s M-series focus on value-for-money.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
₹13,999
— views Research contribution by specs.global