Samsung Galaxy M30 128GB

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  • Design
    Design14
  • Rear Camera
    Rear Camera8
  • 360° View
    360° View
  • UI Screenshot
    UI Screenshot17
  • Benchmarks
    Benchmarks9
  • Videos
    Videos7

Key Specs

Android v8.1 (Oreo)

Performance

(Good)
  • Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904
  • Octa core (1.8 GHz, Dual Core + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core)
  • 4 GB / 6 GB / 3 GB RAM

Display

(Best In Class)
  • 6.4 inches (16.26 cm); Super AMOLED
  • 1080x2280 px (FHD+)
  • Bezel-less with notch

Rear Camera

(Good)
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  • Triple Camera Setup
    • 13 MP Primary Camera
    • 5 MP Depth Camera
    • 5 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
  • LED Flash
  • Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera

(Very Good)
  • 16 MP
  • Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery

(Very Good)
  • 5000 mAh
  • 15W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port

General

  • SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
  • 5G Not Supported
  • 64 GB / 128 GB / 32 GB Storage, Expandable upto 512 GB
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Samsung Galaxy M30 128GB Expert Review Summary

Expert Rating:

3.5/5

Nitansh Rastogi
by  Nitansh Rastogi , 27 Mar 2019

Verdict

To say that Samsung has made a solid comeback in the race would be underplaying the South Korean titan`s efforts. Within less than three months into 2019, the company has turned the Indian smartphone market on its head. It`s clear that the brand won`t let go of the numero uno position out of its sights, and that Chinese brands will have to work harder to grab its market share. The Galaxy M30 continues that stance by bringing never-seen-before features in the sub-Rs 15k segment. With an asking price of Rs 14,999 for its base model, it`s a solid all-round offering.Having said that, the price tag... Read Full Verdict

To say that Samsung has made a solid comeback in the race would be underplaying the South Korean titan`s efforts. Within less than three months into 2019, the company has turned the Indian smartphone market on its head. It`s clear that the brand won`t let go of the numero uno position out of its sights, and that Chinese brands will have to work harder to grab its market share. The Galaxy M30 continues that stance by bringing never-seen-before features in the sub-Rs 15k segment. With an asking price of Rs 14,999 for its base model, it`s a solid all-round offering.Having said that, the price tag pits the device squarely against the Redmi Note 7 Pro (review). And, Xiaomi does know a thing or two to entice spec-obsessed buyers. Due to the Redmi Note 7 Pro`s more powerful Snapdragon 675 SoC, high-res 48MP rear camera, and a sticker price that`s Rs 1,000 lower, it becomes hard to recommend the Galaxy M30. Then there are options like the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (review), which are also quite powerful. The upcoming Realme 3 Pro should also be a loaded offering in this price bracket, if its predecessor is anything to go by. All said and done, the Galaxy M30 has definitely turned up the heat in the Rs 15,000 category and is among the best buys in the category.

    Pros

  • Crisp Super AMOLED display
  • Versatile triple rear cameras
  • Good selfie shooter
  • Great battery life with 15W fast charging

    Cons

  • Performance isn`t best in class
  • Not as attractive as glass-back phones
  • Ships with older iteration of Android
Specs at a glance +
Cameras +

Considering that the Samsung Galaxy M30 is currently the most affordable smartphone with triple rear cameras, let's start the review by taking a look at the handset's imaging prowess. But before that, here's a look at what the setup includes - a 13-megapixel shooter, an 8MP wide-angle lens and a 5MP sensor for depth-sensing purposes. Of course, you also get an LED flash for shooting in dim settings. At the front, the device ships with a 16-megapixel snapper.

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Design and display +

In terms of the build quality and looks, the Samsung Galaxy M30 isn't much different from its siblings. You get the same, high screen-to-body ratio, thanks to an Infinity-V display panel and plasticky finish on the rear. That said, there are some subtle differences that make the M30 more attractive.

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Hardware and software +

This is yet another area where the M30 doesn't differ much from the M20. The phone draws power from the Exynos 7904 chipset, which works in tandem with 4GB / 6GB of RAM. Like I said in my review of the M20, the octa-core processor is more than capable of handling day-to-day tasks and multitasking is good too on the 4GB RAM model I reviewed. And while games like PUBG run fine, the handset does run into frame drops every now and then, and that too with medium graphics settings. Thankfully, thermals are kept in check and the phone only feels slightly warm after gaming for 30 to 40 minutes.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 128GB Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General

Operating System Android v8.1 (Oreo)

Performance

(Good)
Chipset Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904
Processor Octa core (1.8 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A73 + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A53)
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 14 nm
Graphics (GPU) Mali-G71 MP2
RAM 4 GB / 6 GB / 3 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
Benchmark Screenshots

Display

(Best In Class)
Display Type Super AMOLED
Screen Size 6.4 inches (16.26 cm)
Resolution 1080x2280 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9
Pixel Density 394 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 85.19 %
Bezel-less Display Yes with notch
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) 90 %
UI Screenshots

Design

Height 159 mm
Width 75.1 mm
Thickness 8.4 mm
Weight 174 grams
Build Material Back: Plastic
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Rear Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureLens FeaturesFocal Length
Primary13 MPf/1.9
Secondary5 MPf/2.2Depth
Tertiary5 MPf/2.2Ultra-Wide Angle12 mm
Autofocus Yes, Phase Detection autofocus
OIS No
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 4128 x 3096 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Rear Camera Samples

Front Camera

(Very Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureSensor Size
Primary16 MPf/2.01/3.06"
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

(Very Good)
Capacity 5000 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer
TalkTime Up to 31 Hours(3G)
Quick Charging Yes, 15W Fast Charging

Storage

Internal Storage 64 GB / 128 GB / 32 GB
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
Expandable Storage Yes, Up to 512 GB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G Not Supported, 4G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 4G bands
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20)
SIM 2 4G bands
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20)
SAR Value Head: 0.409 W/kg
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Multimedia

Audio Jack 3.5 mm
Audio Features Dolby Atmos

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position Rear
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Samsung Galaxy M30 128GB User Reviews

4.2/5
Based on 109,193 ratings

Samsung Galaxy M30 128GB Key Highlights

Processor Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904
RAM & Storage 3 GB RAM + 32 GB
4 GB RAM + 64 GB
6 GB RAM + 128 GB
Display 6.4", 1080 x 2280 Resolution
Rear Camera 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera 16 MP
Battery 5000 mAh
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