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Samsung Galaxy M30

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M30
Samsung Galaxy M30 (Galaxy M Series)
Processor
unknown
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
, 4GB or 6GB
Display
6.40 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 403 PPI, Capacitive, Supper AMOLED, glossy: yes
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
, 64GB or 128GB
Connections
Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD, Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, fingerprint, USB-C
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.4 x 159 x 75.1 ( = 0.33 x 6.26 x 2.96 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix Triple: 13MP (f/1.9) + 5MP (f/2.2, 12mm) + 5MP (f/2.2)
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix f/2.0
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual
Weight
174 g ( = 6.14 oz / 0.38 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
300 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.1% - good
Average of 10 scores (from 25 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 79%, features: - %, display: 85% mobility: 90%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy M30

66% Samsung Galaxy M30 review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
All things considered, the Galaxy M30 is great all-rounder and makes a very compelling case for someone who doesn't find 3D gaming or camera performance particularly important. You still get to enjoy a very nice display and the outstanding battery life. There are also no deal-breakers in any other important aspect of the device and it has a reasonable price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 66%
60% Samsung Galaxy M30 review: Dial M for money well spent
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
With the Galaxy M30 the company wants to tap in the young smartphone users. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 17,990 and will compete against the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro. The smartphone offers a full HD and bright display which is not common in the other budget smartphones. Along with this, the massive 5000 mAh battery with fast charging can be a deal breaker for many. The triple rear camera is also a good proposition but is not the high point of the smartphone. Customers who were looking for a Samsung smartphone in this price segment can definitely consider buying the Galaxy M30.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
71% Samsung Galaxy M30 (Samsung Galaxy A40S) Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy M30 is similar to its cousin, the Galaxy A30, in a lot of ways, including performance and camera quality. Where it feels like a step up is exterior design and battery life. Where it feels like a step down is software. It’s still a pretty good buy for Rs 14,990.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 71%
80% Samsung Galaxy M30 Review: Gunning for the Note?
Source: Tech PP English Archive.org version
Priced at Rs. 14,990 for the 4 GB/ 64 GB variant and Rs. 17,990 for the 6 GB/ 128 GB variant, the Samsung Galaxy M30 packs quite a bit of punch of spec sheet numbers and features for the price. Yes, it faces a lot of heat from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, which is the M30’s biggest competitors in the market right now, but the Galaxy M30 itself has got a few very neat tricks in the bag to give Xiaomi a headache to deal with. The device comes with a great display, good cameras and decent UI and battery, all of which make the Samsung Galaxy M30 a very worthy contender in its segment. It may not be right on top of the sub Rs. 15,000, but is definitely one of the best in the price range.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Samsung Galaxy M30 Review
Source: Mobygyaan English Archive.org version
With a great display and good battery life, the Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good choice if you watch a lot of videos on your phone. Plus, it also has Widevine L1 support for HD streaming, which is not a common thing in a budget smartphone. It also offers decent camera performance with triple-rear camera setup and is not a bad choice for a price of Rs. 14,999.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2019
76% Samsung Galaxy M30 Review: You Won'T Find A Better Display In This Budget
Source: Tech2 English Archive.org version
If you binge on a lot of video content, the Galaxy M30 is your best bet under Rs 15,000. The Samsung Galaxy M30 packs the best display on a budget phone but gamers might want to stay away.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 65% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 65%
70% Samsung Galaxy M30 review: Attractive build and long battery life, but is it enough?
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
Galaxy M30 packs an attractive build and design with a brilliant display and long battery life. The camera performance and general performance of the device are okay, but then in the under Rs 15,000 price range, users have now started expecting more given the kind of choices available in the market. The competition is really intense in this space.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Galaxy M30 review: A Galaxy M20 ‘Plus’ with meaningful additions
Source: Sam Mobile English Archive.org version
The way we see it, the Galaxy M30 feels like a Plus variant of the Galaxy M20 similar to how you have Plus and standard variants of Samsung’s flagships. It’s not just the RAM and storage that change. You also get a Super AMOLED display, an extra camera and higher-resolution selfies, and some design changes on the M30. On the top M30 model, you get more RAM (6GB) and internal storage (128GB), but that version is priced a bit too high for us to even consider in this review.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2019
Samsung Galaxy M30 Review: Is this the best of Samsung you can get at this budget?
Source: The Mobile Indian English Archive.org version
Samsung Galaxy M30 is probably one of the best-designed smartphones in this price band. The display certainly looks interesting and the camera performance in broad daylight is quite decent in our opinion. The battery is a strong talking point of this device, though it is not able to handle most of the high-end games effectively. The user interface seems to be dated now and the amount of bloatware and spammy notifications spoils the whole experience. That said, the phone looks like a good option for Samsung loyalists, but still faces stiff competition from the likes of XiaomI Redmi Note 7 Pro, Realme 3, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Nokia 6.1 Plus.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2019
Samsung Galaxy M30 review: The reliable option
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy M30 marks the top end of the millennial-focused Galaxy M series and takes the Redmi Note 7 Pro head on as far as price is concerned. Between the better performance and camera capabilities, Xiaomi’s mid-range champion does look like the better device on paper.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/13/2019
80% Samsung Galaxy M30 review: Brand Samsung finally looks competitive under Rs 15,000
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
The Galaxy M-series seems to be getting better and better with each successive phone. With the Galaxy M30, Samsung nails almost every aspect that consumers are looking for in an affordable mid-range smartphone. It gets a stunning AMOLED display, which will be hard to beat by any other brand in this segment, a good-looking gradient design and a battery that doesn't quit. The performance and cameras are decent, but not the Galaxy M30's strongest suit. I feel the M30 misses out on a dedicated night mode that can help it truly take on the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy M30 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy M30 is the third smartphone from Samsung in the M series, and is priced well at Rs. 14,990 for the 4GB RAM variant and 17,990 for the higher 6GB RAM variant. It is one of a few smartphones at this price to sport a vivid Super AMOLED panel, which we liked. We also found the big battery very helpful as we could stay away from the charger a lot longer than usual. The cameras are good in daylight but could do with a few tweaks for better low-light photography.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Galaxy M30 hands-on: Another budget hit on Samsung’s hands?
Source: Sam Mobile English Archive.org version
As mentioned at the beginning, the Galaxy M30 keeps some of the highlight Galaxy M20 features, like a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging and the new Exynos 7904 chipset. Whether the overall experience will be considerably better for us to suggest spending more on the M30 instead of saving money by going for the M20 is something you will find out in our full review.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2019
Samsung Galaxy M30 First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
In our brief hands-on experience, we found the new smartphone to be snappy, and it could be quite an attractive offering in its price bracket. We'll reserve our verdict for the in-depth review, coming up soon, in which we'll thoroughly assess the Galaxy M30's performance, battery life, camera quality, and other important parameters.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2019
Samsung Galaxy M30 First Impressions: Can this be the Ace of Spades for Samsung?
Source: The Mobile Indian English Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy M30 looks a polished device from the company. The phone is equipped with a new gradient design, which is pretty decent in our opinion and the inclusion of AMOLED display along with Infinity U screen gives an immersive experience. The camera performance looks decent and it would be interesting the overall performance of the Galaxy M30. As for the competition is concerned, the phone will face stiff competition with the likes of Nokia 6.1 Plus, Realm U1, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2019

Foreign Reviews

93% Review: Galaxy M30 é a opção para quem quer uma bateria duradoura
Source: Showmetech.com.br Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 100% display: 95% workmanship: 90%
Обзор плюсов и минусов Samsung Galaxy M30. Рабочая лошадка с АКБ на 5000 мАч
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; long battery life; nice triple cameras; modern design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2019
75% Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy M30: Smartphone đáng mua nhất dưới 5 triệu đồng
Source: TechZ VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 75%
Đánh Giá Nhanh Samsung Galaxy M30: Cực Kỳ Phù Hợp Với Tài Xế Công Nghệ
Source: VNReview VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great display; long battery life; attractive price. Negative: Average performance; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2019
Galaxy M30 có gì để cạnh tranh trong phân khúc dưới 6 triệu?
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; excellent display; nice triple cameras; large battery capacity; bright display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2019
Đánh giá Galaxy M30: Smartphone dành riêng cho giới trẻ
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large battery capacity; excellent display; nice cameras; decent hardware; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2019
Đánh giá nhanh Samsung Galaxy M30: Lựa chọn tốt trong tầm giá 5 triệu đồng
Source: TechTimes VN VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; elegant design; nice performance; great cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2019
Đánh giá chi tiết Galaxy M30: Giá “ngon”, chụp ảnh đẹp
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice cameras; beautiful display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/11/2019
Samsung Galaxy M30 lên kệ Việt: 3 camera sau, pin 5.000mAh, sạc nhanh 15W
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice triple cameras; large battery capacity; quick charging; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/05/2019
Điểm danh một vài điểm ấn tượng trên Galaxy M30 khiến bạn muốn sở hữu ngay
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; great cameras; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2019

Comment

ARM Mali-G71 MP2: Integrated GPU that can be found e.g. in the Mediatek Helio P23 SoC with 700 or 770 MHz clock speed. Supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, DirectX 11 FL11_1 and RenderScript.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


unknown: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.40":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.


75.1%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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Umidigi A5 Pro
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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2019-04-13 (Update: 2019-04-13)