Compare: Samsung Galaxy M30s (4GB RAM, 64GB) vs realme 5 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB)

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The realme 5 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB) is a significantly better phone than the Samsung Galaxy M30s (4GB RAM, 64GB), and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the realme 5 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	Samsung Galaxy M30s (4GB RAM, 64GB)	realme 5 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	41.2	47.9
Value for Money Score	84.7	89.2
Price	₹ 12,999 onwards	₹ 12,987 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Sep, 2019	Aug, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.4 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Display Features	Super AMOLED	Night mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #28 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712Ranked #25 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 616
RAM	4 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 8MP + 5MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: F/2.0 Aperture; Samsung GW2 Sensor, 5MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, 8MP: 123° Ultra-wide Angle Lens; F/2.2 Aperture	48MP: F/1.79 Aperture; 6P lens; PDAF; 10x Digital Zoom; Sony IMX586 Sensor, 8MP: 119° Wide-angle Camera; F/2.25 Aperture; 5P lens, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: Macro Camera; 4cm Shooting Distance, AI HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition, Chrome boost, Super nightscape, Filter mode, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse, EIS
Secondary Camera	16MP	16MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Samsung SK3P8SP Sensor	Sony IMX471 Sensor, F/2.0 Aperture, 5P lens, AI beauty, AI HDR
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.9 mmMedium	8.9 mmMedium
Weight	188 gmMedium	184 gmMedium
Width	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use	74.2 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh	4035 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W Fast Charging	Yes, 20W VOOC 3.0
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15W Fast Charger	Yes, 20W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration	UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Decent looks and build quality - with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - quite similar to the M30 - the only major visual difference is that the triple camera setup gets a wider, rectangular module to house the LED flash and "48 megapixel" branding The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000mAh battery It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340x1080) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimized for large displays like this One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Night mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M30s' AMOLED display), and Always On Display option Good, strong performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - everyday performance to high-end gaming - everything is handled smoothly Decent rear camera setup - 48MP main sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor With the primary lens, you get bright and attractive photos in daylight conditions with vibrant colours and good contrast - dynamic range is also wide and noise is controlled Switching to the wide-angle lens will offer a new perspective, letting you click a wider area at close range to the subject (it is best used in daylight, however, as wide-angle captures look grainy and noise indoors or in low light) The dedicated Night mode can be used with the main camera - it comes in handy in low-light conditions, extending the shutter time to allow more light into the frame - making for some decent low-light photos Live Focus does a decent job at separating the subject from the background, and giving good bokeh shots The 16MP selfie camera too does a decent job when it comes to capturing selfies outdoors under bright light (though it starts to struggle indoors and in low light, offering softer selfies with a lot of grain) Overall, the cameras on the M30s are decent for the price bracket, even though they are not the best (that title is shared by Xiaomi and Realme phones) Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 15W fast charging With the M-series performing well for Samsung, M30s is well-set to add to that success, delivering a good all-round package with one key differentiator - an incredible battery life - if that is one of your primary concerns in a phone, then the M30s is a no-brainer (if on the other hand you want the best camera or best performance for your buck, you can look at Xiaomi or Realme phones in this price bracket)	Premium looks and design - with a beautiful, abstract geometric pattern on the back, and a smooth, metallic sheen - this is one of the hottest looking devices coming at this price point Very easy to grip - the rounded sides and curved back panel make it fit comfortably in a palm It is actually more compact than the Realme 5 - and you will not have any trouble using it even with one hand The front is modern and sharp too - with a big 6.3-inch LCD screen, with a 'waterdrop notch' - and a 90.6 screen-to-body ratio - the chin is fairly prominent but the rest of the borders are narrow and modern-looking The fingerprint sensor at the back, and face recognition - both work well, and are fast to unlock - and can be used to unlock not only the phone but also individual apps Good, 6.3-inch full-HD+ IPS display - the screen can get quite bright and is easy to use outdoors - and video content looks good, with decent colours and sharpness Support Widevine L1 DRM for high-res video streaming ColorOS is now much more refined and streamlined than before - customisation options include a 'Smart Assistant' to the left of the first home screen, icon density on the home screens, UI animation speed, themes, and various gestures - you can long-press the phone's power button to call up Google Assistant, and launch apps with gestures on screen when the phone is in standby - and the standard Android navigation buttons can be replaced with a variety of gesture schemes There are also no spammy ads in the interface - an issue that has recently plagued phones from Xiaomi Excellent, top-bracket-for-the-price-range performance backed by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC which has a slight edge over the Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 660, which are commonly found in phones in this segment - everything from daily use to high-end games is smooth Good quad camera setup at the rear - 48-megapixel primary + 8-megapixel wide-angle camera + 2-megapixel macro camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor The primary camera especially delivers impressive photo quality in daylight - focus speed is fast - and the images are sharp, details are high, and the colour balance is good Shots from the wide-angle and the macro camera, while not that that good in quality, give you some interesting shot framing options Portrait shots utilize the depth sensor, and generally come out well The 16MP selfie camera too delivers decent selfies, and also has a (decent) software-based portrait mode Video recording quality is good too, especially in daytime - there's also electronic stabilisation, which works fairly well at 1080p Nightscape mode works fairly well for night photography (though it takes several seconds for the phone to save a shot) Overall, the camera setup on the Realme 5 Pro is easily among the best in this price bracket The single speaker is quite loud and voices are clear even at high volumes (though of course, like most phones in this price bracket, there's no bass or depth when listening to music) Good (though not exceptional) battery life with a 4035 mAh battery - you will get 1 day with heavy use, and 1.5 days with moderate use Very fast charging with Oppo's proprietary VOOC quick charging technology - and a large 20W charger in the box with this phone - using the included charger, you will get up to 15 percent in 10 minutes and 70 percent in just over 30 minutes - pretty cool The Realme 5 Pro looks like yet another winner from Realme, that once again sets the bar high for other competitors to try and match - it impresses across the board - and it should definitely be in your shortlist for this price bracket
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel Lacks the premium finish of some of its competitors Focusing is slow at times Overall low light camera performance still feels lacking	There are still a number of pre-loaded apps however - though most of these can thankfully be uninstalled The camera app looks slick but the layout is a bit awkward at times - for instance, to use the macro lens, you have to select the Ultra Macro mode which is buried in a spillover menu next to the standard Photo, Video, and Portrait mode selection buttons - this menu is unnecessarily small and you actually have to scroll down within it to find the Ultra Macro mode
Expert Reviews	It's one of the easiest recommendations to make from Samsung's low- to mid-range portfolio in-depth Read Review » Redmi and Realme phones are still better all-rounders than the M30s, but if your use case calls for extreme battery backups, play a lot of games or are brand conscious, the M30s might be well-suited for you in-depth Read Review » If battery life ranks very high on your priority list, then you should consider the Galaxy M30s in-depth Read Review » Overall, the Galaxy M30s is good choice at competitive price in-depth Read Review » Decent package in-depth Read Review » Doesn’t do enough to be a stand-out recommendation in-depth Read Review » A flawless device, especially considering how affordable it is in-depth Read Review » Looks impressive...will act as a real threat to existing devices in the same price segment from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme in-depth Read Review » Specifically recommended for people who don't’ want to lug a power bank all the time....For them, the Galaxy M30s is definitely worth considering in-depth Read Review » If you are looking for a smartphone that offers long battery life and good display, consider the M30s in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy M30s is okay in-depth Read Review » Samsung Galaxy M30s has fantastic battery life, good cameras and a bright AMOLED display.. while it has some issues, it is still recommended if you have a budget of around Rs 15,000 in-depth Read Review » A good option to buy in the price range in-depth Read Review » Checks almost all checkboxes for the perfect mid-range device in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy M30s is an ideal phone if you want a device that can handle excruciating hours of streaming, gaming and camera use, apart from the usual social media use in-depth Read Review » At this price point, the Galaxy M30s is a great choice for anyone looking for a smartphone with a long-lasting battery in-depth Read Review » If you are one of those who don't like to use a portable charger or frequently forget to charge your device, then this smartphone is no less than a gift in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	An amazing offer...there is hardly a better phone for this amount of money in-depth Read Review » A great phone...The Realme 5 Pro impresses us almost entirely across the board in-depth Read Review » A leap in camera over the Realme 3 Pro...again shows that Realme has got what it takes to build a reliable smartphone camera on budget in-depth Read Review » Solid set of hardware..unfortunately let down by poor software in-depth Read Review » A fantastic value budget handset in-depth Read Review » All-round smartphone that looks really impressive in front of the competition..an easy recommendation in-depth Read Review » Best camera phone you can buy on a budget in-depth Read Review » Beauty meets beast...a top pick in the mid-budget line-up in-depth Read Review » Offers quite a lot, for the price it comes for in-depth Read Review » Nice little mix of impressive hardware and aggressive price in-depth Read Review » Makes a complete package, that thrills with its all-round performance in-depth Read Review » Formidable proposition in-depth Read Review » A real game-changer in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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