<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe A30 comes with the Exynos 7904 chip. It\u2019s a processor fit for its price point and lets the phone handle day-to-day tasks easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the phone comes with 3 gigs of RAM helps. If you want more, know that there\u2019s an A30 model that comes with 4 Gigs of RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You get a 32 GB storage capacity with it. A lot of users may think this isn\u2019t enough. Don\u2019t fear as you can add a microSD card and expand the space up to 512 GBs<\/strong>. If you\u2019re not a fan of microSD cards, there\u2019s an A30 variant that comes with 4 gigs of RAM, and 64 GBs of space.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHonestly, the GPU isn\u2019t that great. It comes with the Mali G71 MP2. Playing certain games with high graphics is near impossible, like PUBG. This is a major drawback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Battery<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe A30 has a 4000 mAh battery. With moderate use, the phone can last up to a day and a half. This is great considering the more expensive S10 has a 4100 mAh battery. Of course, the S10 is optimized to last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It comes with fast charging and can handle a 15 W charger. It takes the phone a little less than 2 hours to go from 0-100%. Considering the device\u2019s price tag, this is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, its battery is non-removable, but this is the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being a mid-ranger on the cheaper side, don\u2019t expect wireless charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Camera<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe A30 has 2 cameras on its rear. It has a 16 MP primary sensor along with a 5 MP wide-angle one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A feature worth writing home about is its scene optimization. You can adjust saturation and contrast, making your shots pop. This is seen in the S10 <\/strong>too, so the fact that it\u2019s on the cheaper A30 is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn well-lit environments, pictures are detailed but tend to be overexposed. Overexposure is something Samsung\u2019s mid-range devices struggle with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although detailed, shadows don\u2019t pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low light shots are bad. Its wide-angle camera performs badly in dim settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Alternative Phones<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe A30 is pretty solid. It does its job, so what more could you ask for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you take the leap, you might be interested to know about some of the phone\u2019s best alternatives. We\u2019ll be running through them below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Samsung Galaxy A30s<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to phones that are most like the A30, the A30s is your best bet. Both phones come with a plastic body, but the A30s\u2019 looks better. It even rocks the rainbow effect that Samsung loves so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phone comes in more interesting colors<\/strong>, which include violet and green.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe A30 and A30s have a 6.4-inch screen. The two also have Super AMOLED panels, along with an 84.9% screen to body ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You get a 4000 mAh battery and a 15 W fast charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn\u2019t where the similarities end as the A30s has the same processor and GPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That being said, it has a resolution that isn\u2019t as good. It\u2019s 720 x 1560 pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like the A30, the A30s comes in multiple RAM and storage capacities. It has a variant that has 128 GBs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camera-wise, it\u2019s pretty obvious that the A30s outdoes the A30. It comes with a new and improved triple camera set up. The 25 MP primary, 8 MP secondary and 5 MP tertiary sensors provide more depth and detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Samsung Galaxy A40<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe A40 is smaller than the A30. It has a 5.9-inch screen. In general, this is quite big. It packs a punch as it has a Super AMOLED display, and its screen to body ratio is superior at 85.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Out of the box, the phone comes with Android Pie. No, it won\u2019t be getting the Android 10 update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It comes in 1 version, which has 64 gigs of storage, and 4 gigs of RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s powered by the Exynos 7904 chip, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its battery is small too. It\u2019s 3100 mAh and comes with a 15 W fast charger. Due to Samsung\u2019s software optimizations, the A40 can last about a day with moderate use, which isn\u2019t bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe phone comes in colours that we\u2019ve seen before. They\u2019re blue, white, black and coral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, it\u2019s plastic, but this isn\u2019t a surprise. It\u2019s not the high-quality type of plastic either as the phone is insanely slippery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s talk about the cameras. They both have the same back cameras, which means they produce identical shots. However, the A40 has a better selfie cam. It\u2019s larger by 9 MP and performs better in low light. Let\u2019s not forget that it produces more vivid shots, which is what you\u2019d want for Instagram right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo, what\u2019s the verdict?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We think the A30 is a meh phone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s made entirely from plastic and doesn\u2019t make the device look premium. It\u2019s a fingerprint magnet too, which can be a nuisance. The nail on the coffin is the fact that it\u2019s so light. This easily gives its price tag away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That being said, its edges are curved. As a result, the phone moulds into your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The A30\u2019s screen is huge and has a Super AMOLED display, which is a plus. Its processor isn\u2019t anything to write home about, especially its GPU. The standard A30 comes with 32 gigs of space, which isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phone\u2019s battery is good, however. So is its camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All in all, it\u2019s what you\u2019d expect from a phone at its price point. It\u2019s quite average. So, if a true mid-ranger is what you\u2019re looking for, the A30 is right up your alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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