Samsung launched the Galaxy A30 in early 2019 as a midrange phone in its Galaxy A series, with some features that felt premium for the price.
This page covers the Galaxy A30’s specs, its launch price and where it was sold, along with what has changed since.
- The Galaxy A30 offered features from more expensive phones, even though it sat in Samsung’s midrange Galaxy A series.
- It had dual rear cameras: a main sensor and an ultra-wide sensor.
- In Nigeria it launched for less than its local rival, the Tecno Phantom 9.
Contents
- Samsung Galaxy A30: introduction
- Samsung Galaxy A30: review
- Samsung Galaxy A30: specs
- Samsung Galaxy A30: verdict
- Samsung Galaxy A30: price and availability
Key specs of the Samsung Galaxy A30
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) at launch, upgradable to Android 11
RESOLUTION: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
RAM: 4 GB / 3 GB
ROM: 64 GB / 32 GB
PROCESSOR: Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
CAMERA:
Rear: Dual 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF and 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Front: Single 16 MP, f/2.0
Samsung Galaxy A30: introduction
The Galaxy A30 was a well-built midrange phone from Samsung’s 2019 Galaxy A lineup. Samsung showed it at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February 2019. It launched in India on 28 February 2019 at Rs 16,990 and went on sale there from 2 March.
Next to its sibling, the Galaxy A40, the A30 had the bigger screen and the bigger battery. The A40 used a 5.9-inch display and a 3,100 mAh battery. The A30 had a 6.4-inch display and 4,000 mAh. Both phones ran on the same Exynos 7904 chip.
In Nigeria, the obvious rival was Tecno’s Phantom 9, which launched in Lagos in mid-2019 at a recommended price of ₦77,000. It also had a 6.4-inch 1080 x 2340 AMOLED screen, plus 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage on a MediaTek Helio P35. It had a smaller 3,500 mAh battery. The Galaxy A30 cost less and lasted longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A30: review
This review is based on the phone’s published specs, not on hands-on testing.
Body
The Galaxy A30 has a clean, simple design, and its fingerprint scanner sits on the back where your finger can reach it easily.
It measures 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) and weighs 165 g, so it’s light enough to carry and hold for long periods.
Screen size and resolution
The Samsung Galaxy A30 screen size is 6.4 inches, with a screen-to-body ratio of about 84.9%. For a 2019 midrange phone, that was a big, immersive display.
The resolution is 1080 x 2340 pixels, which works out to about 403 pixels per inch. That’s sharp enough for text, photos and video at a normal viewing distance.
The Samsung Galaxy A30 screen uses a Super AMOLED panel. Each pixel makes its own light, so blacks are deep and colours look more saturated than on a typical LCD. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covers the front.
The large size, AMOLED panel and full HD+ resolution made the A30 a good phone for films and photos when it launched. It runs at 60 Hz, though. Midrange phones in 2026 commonly use 120 Hz screens, which make scrolling look smoother.
Operating system (OS)
The Galaxy A30 shipped with Android 9.0 (Pie) under Samsung’s One UI, like many midrange devices of early 2019. It later got updates up to Android 11.
When it launched, Android 9 was current and received regular security patches. That’s no longer true. In 2021 Samsung moved the A30 from quarterly to twice-yearly security updates. Later it removed the phone from its security update list along with the Galaxy S10 series and other older models. An A30 running today has no protection against newly discovered security flaws.
System on chip (SoC)
Like Huawei with its Kirin chips, Samsung designs its own smartphone processors. The Galaxy A30 uses Samsung’s Exynos 7904, built on a 14nm process.
It’s an octa-core chip: two Cortex-A73 cores at about 1.8 GHz and six Cortex-A53 cores at about 1.6 GHz. Some spec sheets list the exact clocks as 1.77 GHz and 1.59 GHz. Graphics come from Arm’s Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. That was modest but capable performance for its class in 2019. Today it is slow next to chips such as the 4nm Exynos 1480 in the Galaxy A37 5G.
Storage
The Samsung Galaxy A30 storage came in two versions: 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage, or 4GB of RAM with 64GB.
In 2019, 4GB of RAM was a moderate amount. It was enough to switch smoothly between everyday apps such as Instagram and Chrome. By 2026 standards it’s low: Samsung’s midrange A37 starts at 6GB.
The 64GB of built-in storage covered the basics. You could add more with a microSD card of up to 512GB, and the card had its own slot, so it didn’t take the place of a second SIM.
Camera
The Galaxy A30 has three cameras: two on the back and one on the front.
The main rear camera is 16 MP with an f/1.7 aperture and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF). The second rear camera is 5 MP at f/2.2, for ultra-wide shots. The front camera is 16 MP at f/2.0.
An ultra-wide camera was still unusual at this price in 2019, which was one of the A30’s strongest selling points. Current midrange phones go further: the Galaxy A37 5G pairs a 50 MP main camera with 8 MP ultra-wide and 5 MP macro cameras, plus a 12 MP selfie camera.
Battery
The Galaxy A30 has a non-removable 4,000 mAh battery, which was large for a 2019 midrange phone.
The large 6.4-inch screen uses a lot of power. Still, the A30 had more battery than the Galaxy A30’s sibling covered above or the Phantom 9. One thing to keep in mind if you look at a used A30: its battery is now several years old and will have lost some of its capacity. For comparison, today’s Galaxy A37 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery and 45W charging.
Samsung Galaxy A30: specs
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) at launch, upgradable to Android 11
NETWORK: 4G
SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
BODY: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
WEIGHT: 165 g (5.82 oz)
DISPLAY: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
SIZE: 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
RESOLUTION: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
RAM: 4 GB (3 GB version also sold)
ROM: 64 GB (32 GB version also sold)
SD CARD: microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
CHIPSET: Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
PROCESSOR: Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
CAMERA:
Rear: Dual 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF and 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Front: Single 16 MP, f/2.0
BATTERY: Non-removable Li-Po 4,000 mAh
SENSORS: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Samsung Galaxy A30: verdict
Pros
In 2019, the Galaxy A30 offered strong specs for a midrange phone. It had a large Super AMOLED screen, an ultra-wide camera, a 4,000 mAh battery and a dedicated microSD slot. It was easy to recommend at its launch price.
Cons
The Galaxy A30 has no official water resistance rating. If you work near water or worry about splashes, it was never a good pick.
The biggest downside today is software. The phone stopped at Android 11 and no longer gets security patches, so it’s a poor choice for banking, payments or any account you care about.
Who should consider it in 2026
If all you want is a cheap backup phone for calls and messages and you get one free or nearly free, an A30 can still turn on and do the basics. For anything else, a current budget Samsung makes more sense. The Galaxy A17 sold at Nigerian retailer Kara for about ₦232,000 to ₦255,000 in March 2026 for the 4GB/128GB model. Above that, the Galaxy A37 5G gets six years of updates.
Samsung Galaxy A30: price and availability
Launch price (2019): ₦67,500 in Nigeria
Availability at launch (2019): JUMIA
That price was from the A30’s 2019 launch period and no longer applies. Samsung has stopped making and selling the phone, so any A30 you find today is used, refurbished or old stock. For context, the current Galaxy A37 5G launched in India at Rs 41,999 for 8GB/128GB. Nigerian retail listings in 2026 start at ₦677,300.
FAQ
Is the Samsung Galaxy A30 still supported with updates?
No. Its last major update was Android 11. Samsung cut its security updates to twice a year in 2021, then removed the phone from its security update list completely. It won’t get new patches.
What replaced the Galaxy A30?
Each year Samsung released a new model in the same slot, starting with the Galaxy A30s later in 2019, then the Galaxy A31 in 2020 and the Galaxy A32 in 2021. The current model is the Galaxy A37 5G, announced on 25 March 2026. It has an Exynos 1480 chip, a 6.7-inch 120 Hz screen, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging, and six years of software updates.
Is the Galaxy A30 waterproof?
No. It has no official IP rating for dust or water resistance. Keep it away from rain, pools and spills.
Does the Galaxy A30 support 5G?
No. It’s a 4G phone. For 5G on a Samsung midrange budget, look at current models such as the Galaxy A26 5G or the Galaxy A37 5G.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A30 have?
There were two versions: 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. Both accept a microSD card of up to 512GB in a dedicated slot.
Is it worth buying a used Galaxy A30 in 2026?
Only as a very cheap backup phone. It has an old battery, no security updates and a 2019-era chip. Spending a little more on a current budget Samsung gets you years of patches and much better performance.
Sources
- GSMArena: Samsung Galaxy A30 full specifications
- GSMArena: Samsung Galaxy A40 full specifications
- Gizmochina: Samsung Galaxy A50, A30 and A10 unveiled in India, specifications, features and price (28 February 2019)
- Business Insider India: Samsung launches Galaxy A30, Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A10 in India
- SamMobile: Galaxy A30 security update schedule change (2021)
- PhoneArena: Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e and others lose support for Android security updates
- SamMobile: Official Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 prices (25 March 2026)
- PhoneArena: Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G official specs, features and release date
- Smartprix: Galaxy A37 and A57 launched in India, pricing and specifications
- Vodafone UK: Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
- Technext: Tecno Phantom 9 full unboxing review (July 2019)
- Kara Nigeria: Samsung Galaxy A17 price
- Mobility Nigeria: Latest Samsung phones
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