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Samsung Galaxy A30 SM A305G DS Dual SIM 3GB RAM 32GB GSM Unlocked No Warranty Black
Last Updated: January 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
292
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
17
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GSM
32768 GB
MEMORY
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Review Analysis - 275 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
53metro, verizon, love this phone, works great, nfc
+85%
-15%
" ... Great phone works with all network. ... "
" ... before I forget I do use Verizon in the USA and this phone works perfect with Verizon only need you need to do to get MMS messages to work is install the Verizon messages+ app from the play store and your good to go, MMS wont work with the Default text app included with the phone. ... "
" ... Also use it like a tablet, works great. ... "
" ... Works great on metro/t-mobile. ... "
" ... Works well with Simple Mobile ... "
" ... Phone supports VOLTE and I am able to process data while on a call, although they is no HD icon while on a call I am quite sure it is working. ... "
" ... I had intended to use it as a backup cell to my much more expensive iPhone X but, all things considered, this is worthy of becoming my primary phone. ... "
" ... But I can't complain and I think I have found my new phone. ... "
Price
33price, money, value, budget, worth the money
+94%
-6%
" ... Sleek phone, can't beat the price! ... "
" ... and all around great phone for the price. ... "
" ... The same good product like Samsung Galaxy Gs, but better has a cheaper price ... "
" ... All in all, for the price this is really a good deal. ... "
" ... Awesome budget phone. ... "
" ... Great phone if on a budget. ... "
" ... great price for this much quality ... "
" ... It's worth the money. ... "
Display Clarity
31display, nice, beautiful, phone, amoled
+94%
-6%
" ... The screen display is nice as well . ... "
" ... Really top camera and amazing screen. ... "
" ... The display is absolutely beautiful! ... The 6.4” screen makes it easy to see and text. ... "
" ... The size of the screen is GREAT! ... "
" ... The screen is beautiful and since this is my second phone that I don’t use much at all, I only have to charge it once a week. ... "
" ... Screen is really nice. ... "
" ... screen is clear and perfect size for my hand . ... "
" ... My boyfriend loves it, especially the 6.4-inch screen. ... "
Battery Life
24life, phone, charge, days, great phone
+92%
-8%
" ... Battery life is exceptional for a phone these days and I could get 2 days out of a charge if needed. ... "
" ... • The battery life is amazing ... "
" ... the battery life is really good so far a full charge will last me the 8 hours im at work and get home with over 50% battery life left. ... "
" ... Very large and good battery life. ... "
" ... The battery is really excellent 5 stars to that. ... "
" ... Amazing battery life. ... "
" ... Great battery life and good screen. ... "
" ... Great phone with decent battery life only issue is with the camera that alwaysit says warning camera failed and then and not saving any photos taken during that session if failed ... "
Camera
22pictures, take, pics, decent, cameras
+95%
-5%
" ... The camera isn't the best, but overall it is a great phone! ... "
" ... This phone is pretty good for the money but the camera almost never focuses. ... "
" ... It has slowed down slightly and the camera has never been anything to rave about, but it does everything I need and more ... "
" ... The camera is great but for the price it does a good job. ... "
" ... Takes awesome pictures. ... "
" ... Great phone with decent battery life only issue is with the camera that alwaysit says warning camera failed and then and not saving any photos taken during that session if failed ... "
" ... It's really amazing, the camera surprises me damage it in any way. ... "
" ... It is cheap and the cameras are better than expected. ... "
Charging
20charger, charging, charge, port, battery life
+60%
-40%
" ... I called MetroPCS and told them my IMEI number and they solved my issue free of charge. ... "
" ... The screen is beautiful and since this is my second phone that I don’t use much at all, I only have to charge it once a week. ... "
" ... All the features work and it came with the correct charger. ... "
" ... The phone charges quickly and efficiently. ... "
" ... Phone came with am American fast charger cord, usb-c cord (3 feet long), earbuds, and a case. ... "
" ... I did a chat line with metro and he activated it for me free of charge. ... "
" ... Battery life is exceptional for a phone these days and I could get 2 days out of a charge if needed. ... "
" ... Had to purchase an adapter for my charger other the that it is a good purchase. ... "
Software Platform
16samsung, android, slow, phone, mobile
+69%
-31%
" ... I like the amoled screen and the has the same software as the s10. ... You can remove any bloatware and some of the features like floating apps. ... "
" ... If you are a Note series user like I was you have to try this phone it is awesome & only 1/4 the $$$ I will never pay for another overpriced Note again I love this phone if I do anything different I might give this 1 to the wife and buy the M50 ... "
" ... For the price of this cell, and further security updates, it is well worth the price. ... I do use the upgraded Greenify and Hibernation Manager apps which improve battery time by about 10% to 15%. ... "
" ... Lots of cool apps also in the Android Pie 9. ... "
" ... I came from another Samsung phone and using Samsung Restore was so easy and everything was downloaded to my new phone, including my games, messages and all of my texts and apps. ... "
" ... Me agrado el aspecto de la cámara, muy fluido y se actualizó a Android 9, hasta la ultima actualización del año ... "
" ... Works with Google Fi and T-Mobile at the same time. ... "
" ... Had it only for a few hours but set up is easy and it gives you a guide to transfer your old Samsung or android phone over hassle free. ... "
Product Reliability
13phone, week, stopped, far, working
+54%
-46%
" ... Five months of usage and no problem thus far. ... "
" ... I have only had this phone about a week now, so I would say everything works great so far. ... "
" ... Got it in 3 days. ... "
" ... I've only had this phone for two months but so far so good. ... "
" ... Long Lines Wireless ... "
" ... We will see in a few months if I am still happier ... "
SIM
13card, dual, work, phone, verizon
+69%
-31%
" ... Such a great phone for the money, and dual SIM. ... "
" ... Just put my sim card in it and set it up and it was good to go! ... "
" ... I like the two sim card slots. ... "
" ... I received it a day early (awesome) with a 64 gb Sim card, which was super nice. ... "
" ... Dual sim work well ... "
" ... Dual SIM, excellent. ... "
" ... So far it is working perfect on Verizon, please know that you must have an already active sim card from an approved Verizon device before using this phone. ... "
" ... Bought this for it's dual sim capabilities. ... "
Storage
12sd, phone, memory, come, 64 gb
+75%
-25%
" ... The seller included a clear case and a 64G SD card. ... "
" ... Seller through in a case and a 64 GB sd card for free. ... "
" ... I received it a day early (awesome) with a 64 gb Sim card, which was super nice. ... "
" ... I wasnt expecting a 64 gig micro sd card along with the phone. ... "
" ... I ordered the black 64 gb with a 64gb sd card. ... "
" ... Extra memory card and phone cover. ... "
" ... Memory and the camera are awesome ... "
" ... The phone came with a 32gb SD card which was nice. ... If I need more space than the combined 64gb I have now, I can obviously upgrade to a bigger SD card. ... "
Overall performance
10processor, still, slower, responsive, ram
+70%
-30%
" ... running smooth as silk! ... "
" ... Performance, design etc. ... "
" ... Excellent phone, very responsive and fast. ... "
" ... Its fast and responsive. ... "
" ... The processor is snappy and capable. ... "
" ... Pretty quick, not as fast as flagships, but still good. ... "
" ... I received my device fast. ... "
Memory
9memory, sd card, ram, lots, internal
+89%
-11%
" ... The internal storage is huge, picture quality, perfect size, and to mention it came with an additional 64 gig's memory, phone works well, I love this adorable phone 😍 ... "
" ... Good price for a low end Samsung but it has all the things I need with lots of storage. ... "
" ... Memory and the camera are awesome ... "
" ... I ordered the black 64 gb with a 64gb sd card. ... "
" ... Lots of storage . ... "
" ... It came with extra memory and a case. ... "
" ... I was worried about it only having 32gb of internal storage but I transferred everything over from my old LG V30+ and still have plenty of room. ... If I need more space than the combined 64gb I have now, I can obviously upgrade to a bigger SD card. ... "
Apps
9phone, slow, samsung, mobile, messages
+56%
-44%
" ... I came from another Samsung phone and using Samsung Restore was so easy and everything was downloaded to my new phone, including my games, messages and all of my texts and apps. ... "
" ... I'm not a social media person just use my phone for basic use and this phone is perfect for me and the quality and price are great ... "
" ... You can remove any bloatware and some of the features like floating apps. ... "
" ... Lots of cool apps also in the Android Pie 9. ... "
" ... I do use the upgraded Greenify and Hibernation Manager apps which improve battery time by about 10% to 15%. ... "
Returns
9back, window, send, refund, phone
+11%
-89%
" ... Had to send it back and get a refund. ... "
" ... It's dead within 2 months and apparently I can't get a return or replacement because the window is only 30 days. ... "
" ... I want my money back ... "
" ... Finally gave up and went to return phone - discovered Amazon return window closed two days earlier. ... "
" ... I however did not send it back immediately as I should have. ... "
" ... I live in the Caribbean - so exchanging it or returning isn't even an option for me ... "
" ... Only option is to return it. ... "
" ... Update: Amazon did refund me! ... "
Screen Protection
9protector, phone, glass, sensitivity, pixels
+67%
-33%
" ... I'm very pleased with my purchase, Plus the phone came with a rubber protector. ... "
" ... The screen is easily scratchable but other than that great phone I love it. ... "
" ... Love that screen! ... "
" ... As soon as I unboxed it, I placed a screen protector on it and turned on the increased sensitivity. ... The touch screen works perfectly and my screen is protected so it's a win. ... "
" ... The screen protector starts getting bubbles that look like thin lines after a while that makes it look like the phone has a line of dead pixels so you have to take that junk off. ... "
Fingerprint
8recognition, fingerprint scanner, responsive, finger print, reader
+100%
" ... The phone has an amazing feel!I haven't tried the face recognition, but I love the finger print recognition on the back. ... "
" ... I like the type of charger and the weight of the phone, I like the size of the screen and the speed of the fingerprint and facial recognition ... "
" ... *I have not used the fingerprint/facial recognition yet so I did not rate these* I LOVE this phone, the pictures have beautiful colors, the cameras take great pictures, and the speed is great ... "
" ... Fingerprint reader is quick, face recognition works well - even in low light settings. ... "
" ... What I like about this over the A10 is the extras like camera, fingerprint, fast charge and its much faster. ... "
" ... The LG V30+ spoiled me in regards to a top notch, perfectly placed, responsive fingerprint scanner, but I busted the screen last week and it was going to cost me as much as this brand new phone to replace it so I chose to go back to a Samsung since I've always been a fan and had great service from them. ... "
Network
8live, uses, network, towers, mobile
+63%
-38%
" ... Great phone works with all network. ... "
" ... I will update this review in terms of performance in a couple of weeks when the phone is placed on local network . ... "
" ... if you do not live in the apartment will work well . ... you can buy a signal booster for home from t-mobile. ... "
" ... Excellent 4G LTE+ signal but that will depend where you live and network. ... "
" ... It has all the bands that AT&T uses here in the US so I get the same signal of any previous US phones I've owned (S3, S5, S7, LG V30). ... I live in a rural area of southeast Kentucky and get great signal and LTE coverage whenever I'm not connected to Wi-Fi. ... "
Ease of Use
7super, setup, screen, hold, budget
+100%
" ... easy to use . ... "
" ... Super easy to setup. ... "
" ... But budget friendly ... "
" ... Very light, streamline, and easy to hold. ... "
" ... Works with at&t and the layout is simple and easy to get used to. ... "
Marketplace
7prompt, refund, international, amazon
+71%
-29%
" ... Shopping was prompt. ... "
" ... Great as described. ... "
" ... The seller was prompt with their responses to my concerns before ordering this phone. ... "
" ... The seller was very helpful ... "
" ... I purchased it from the seller Mobiles International LLC. ... "
Features
6phone, need, many, use, someone
+100%
" ... This phone has all the features I wanted from a Samsung and has nothing I don't need. ... "
" ... It's really well-designed for the most part and has a bunch of great features. ... "
" ... So far so good, I'm impressed with this mid-range priced phone, lots of features. ... "
" ... Certainly does not need all that crazy features that S series has, but still has very nice hardware to handle everything flawlessly when needed. ... "
" ... This phone it's perfect for someone that is not looking to use many features on it or for someone that is starting to use a smartphone for the first time. ... "
" ... The phone is a very reasonable price especially with all the specs it has an comes with so many useful features. ... "
Design
6sleek, design, worse, white, black
+83%
-17%
" ... It's sleek, expensive (looking!) ... "
" ... Performance, design etc. ... "
" ... • Sleek/modern design ... "
" ... Overal phone looks and functions great. ... "
" ... This phone is attractive. ... "
Delivery
5phone, fast, days, arrived, prompt
+100%
" ... delivery arrived 2 days early and I needed to be on time, finally no problem but it could happen . ... "
" ... Shipping was really fast. ... Got it in 3 days. ... "
" ... Shopping was prompt. ... "
" ... It arrived a day after ordering it, which was fantastic. ... "
" ... Amazing phone fast delivery ... "
ISP
5also uses cdma, wireless also uses, wireless, provider, metro
+80%
-20%
" ... My service provider is AT&T if that helps anyone ... "
" ... Works well on att. ... "
" ... Cellular One of East Central Illinois ... Cellular One TXOK ... Chariton Valley Wireless ... West Central Wireless ... "
" ... Works with att in cali. ... "
Data reception
5gsm, verizon, lte, also uses cdma, metro
+100%
" ... It all works and gives u lte . ... "
" ... This phone/model ****5G supports LTE & LTE+ ... "
" ... But excellent for GSM network like T-Mobile, AT&T for example. ... Excellent 4G LTE+ signal but that will depend where you live and network. ... "
" ... GSM Carriers in the USA ... "
Call quality
5straight, phone, call, work, talk
+60%
-40%
" ... No more dropped calls like my iPhone did. ... "
" ... Call quality is just as good as the galaxy s10. ... "
" ... But Calls and messages work without problems. ... "
Comfort
5phone, like, hold, easy, screen
+100%
" ... It feels like you're holding a million bucks! ... "
" ... I still don't know how to use it all but I like the pictures it takes and it is easy to ear ... "
" ... Very good size and grip to hold. ... "
" ... Very light, streamline, and easy to hold. ... "
Defective Delivery
4came
+50%
-50%
" ... I did not do anything rough or damaging, it must just be very fragile or I got a defective unit. ... "
" ... Also the cellphone box came damage. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
4screen, sensitivity, display, also
+50%
-50%
" ... Touch screen sensitivity was also a problem - often touching multiple times to get it to work. ... "
Display Size
4size, big, 6
+100%
" ... screen is clear and perfect size for my hand . ... "
" ... My boyfriend loves it, especially the 6.4-inch screen. ... "
" ... The size of the screen is GREAT! ... "
" ... Big screen is big plus! ... "
Wifi
4signal, purchase, phone, keeps, network
+50%
-50%
" ... It runs good but my only problem so far I have is the wifi keeps disconnecting and it also shows a exclamation mark next to the wifi bars meaning it has trouble connecting. ... "
" ... I'm very unsatisfied with this purchase when I start to use this phone I notice firstly it was too slow and the wifi connection keeps dropping at the beginning I thought that is was my wifi router but I checked with other phones I have and no of them drop the signal just the Samsung. ... "
Ports
4type, port, c, warranty, charging
+50%
-50%
" ... Havent even had it 3 months and the charging port wont work . ... "
Fit
4pocket, hold, hand, phones, good
+100%
" ... I was skeptical as I've only ever had the Galaxy series of phones, but they've gotten so expensive that I had to make a change. ... "
" ... Very good size and grip to hold. ... "
" ... Very light, streamline, and easy to hold. ... And can even fit in my pocket. ... This phone is a finddger print magnet and you will need a case for it. ... "
Setup
3super, easy
+100%
" ... Super easy to setup. ... "
" ... But, have to say, setup, activation and performance exceeds my expectations. ... "
Gaming
3phone, gaming
+100%
" ... I'm not a gamer, but essentially use my phone as my main computer. ... "
" ... Does it fit the bill for everyday use and some moderate gaming - it sure does. ... "
" ... Though I don't use the phone for gaming or watch very many videos, the phone's battery can last for 3 days without a charge. ... "
For Travel
3+100%
" ... Bought for my dad who was visiting me for vacation. ... "
" ... I got the galaxy A30 for trip to use abroad and it has been awesome. ... "
" ... It almost ordered me an uber for a trip 5hours away while I was at work ! ... "
As Gift
3phone, loves, gave
+100%
" ... It was a gift for my mom and she loves it! ... "
" ... I gave this phone as a gift to my mother and she loves it. ... "
" ... I gave it as a gift but if I ever break my phone I'd definitely use this one ! ... "
Volume
3volume
+33%
-67%
" ... has terrible volume control and changes notification sounds on its own!! ... "
" ... Speaker is very mediocre. ... "
Sound Quality
3+67%
-33%
" ... your finger) the sound pretty much disappears. ... "
" ... The speaker is not that loud if you want to listen to music or videos but it's not that bad either. ... "
GPS
3work, use, phone, location
+33%
-67%
" ... the GPS dont work well, have a delay on gps he is always a minute or two late with the location what make horrible to use the apps wazy or google maps. ... "
" ... Cons: GPS does not work ... "
Storage
3good, lots, hold
+100%
" ... Very good size and grip to hold. ... "
" ... Lots of storage . ... "
Build Quality
3phone, frame, case, body, money
+67%
-33%
" ... the free case that came with it seem flimsy. ... I'm buying separate connectors so he can use both types. ... "
" ... I’m also impressed with the Glasstic Case. ... "
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Specifications
Calling
GSM: Yes
CDMA: Yes
Memory
Memory: 32768 GB