Samsung Galaxy M30s
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Massive battery
- Super AMOLED display
- Lightweight
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dedicated memory card slot
- Affordable price
What to consider
- Slow charging
- Plastic body
- No software support
- Motherboard reliability
- Weak video stabiliser
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.4 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 420 nits
- Screen protection
- Glass (unspecified)
Display
- Screen size
- 6.4 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 420 nits
- Screen protection
- Glass (unspecified)
Performance
- Processor
- Exynos 9611 (10nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- Mali-G72 MP3
- RAM
- 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu score
- 195000 (v8)
Camera
- Main camera
- 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Battery
- Capacity
- 6000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 15W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 2 days of typical use
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- Yes (region dependent)
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm
- Weight
- 188 grams
- Materials
- Plastic frame and back
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Acceptable (C)
from 75,1 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy M30s.
Motherboard failure / Constant restart
CriticalWeakening of solder joints of the processor over time.
Screen burn-in
ModerateUneven wear of AMOLED pixels at high brightness.
GPS inaccuracy
MinorSoftware bug or poor antenna contact.
Slow fingerprint sensor
MinorHardware limitation and older sensor technology.
Repairs and Parts6/10 iFixit / GreenFox Estimate
Battery Replacement
The battery is strongly glued, but the back cover is plastic and easily removable.
Screen Replacement
The Super AMOLED panel is expensive and requires almost complete disassembly of the phone.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easy to replace.
Due to the model's popularity, spare parts are widely available.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
188 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who primarily needs a phone for calls and reading news and does not want to charge it daily.
- Long battery life
- Large and clear AMOLED display
- Simple One UI interface
Budget-conscious student
A young person who needs an affordable device for social media and schoolwork where screen quality is important.
- Very affordable price
- Good screen for watching videos
- Option to add a memory card
Worker / Backup phone
A user who needs a device with a durable battery to take to work or as a backup phone for hiking.
- Durable battery in critical situations
- Lightweight
- Affordable replacement in case of device damage
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LatviaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoWiFi support is limited depending on operator configurations.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The M31 offers a better camera system and more RAM, but the battery and display are almost identical. An upgrade is only worthwhile if you need better photo quality.
| Feature | Galaxy M30s | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is more powerful for gaming, but the M30s wins thanks to its Super AMOLED display and significantly longer battery life.
| Feature | Galaxy M30s | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Helio G90T |
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