If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly midrange device, now is the perfect time to get one.
Today, we’re seeing a couple of interesting smartphones that not just have capable processors, but also have unique designs and other features.
One of them is the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019. This one brags a pop-up selfie camera, making it the cheapest device to have this unique feature as of writing.
We also have the Samsung Galaxy A30 and its sleek design and Super AMOLED screen. This could be your gateway if you really want to venture in the “galaxy” of Samsung devices.
But in this comparison, we’re not about brand loyalty. In our Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 vs Samsung Galaxy A30 specs comparison, we want to see which between these two devices will serve you better. Let’s begin.
| Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 Pie EMUI 9.0 | Android 9 Pie Samsung One UI |
| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Display | 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~391ppi | 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~403ppi |
| Processor | 2.2GHz Kirin 710F octa-core | 2.2GHz Exynos 7885 octa-core |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G71 |
| Storage | 128GB expandable via microSD up to 512GB | 64GB expandable via microSD up to 512GB |
| Front camera | 16-megapixel Pop-up | 16-megapixel Infinity-U notch |
| Rear Camera | 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (Depth sensor) PDAF LED flash AI scene detection Night Mode | 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel (ultra-wide) PDAF f/1.7 LED flash AI scene detection AR Emoji |
| Audio | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack |
| Security | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
| Connectivity | HSPA+, LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS FM Radio USB Type-C | HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 803.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 FM Radio GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo USB Type-C |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.3 x 8.8mm | 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7mm |
| Weight | 198.8g | 165g |
| Colors | Sapphire Blue Emerald Green Midnight Black | Black White Blue |
| Battery | 4,000mAh non-removable | 4,000mAh 15W charger |
| Price | Php12,990 | Php13,990 |
The Samsung Galaxy A30, like all the other Galaxy A devices that were launched this year, is a major step up from the midrange devices that Samsung has released from the past.
However, as what you just saw above, the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 offers better specs and features across the board. The best part is, it’s even Php1,000 cheaper than the former.
The biggest win of the new Y9 Prime 2019 is the design. There’s the aforementioned pop-up camera, which does not only provide a cool look on the device but also allowed it to have an almost bezel-less screen.
It also has a more attractive dual finish on the back. While the Galaxy A30 settles for a slightly boring all-glass panel. But to give Samsung some credit, the Galaxy A30 does have a unique reflective coating that gives a colorful reflection as it reacts to light.
We also the cameras on the back. The Galaxy A30 only comes with a 16-megapixel and 5-megapixel (ultra wide) dual cameras. While the Y9 Prime 2019 gives you more flexibility as it comes with a 16-megapixel primary shooter, an extra 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 also has a marginally bigger 6.59-inch FHD+ IPS display. But, there’s no denying that the 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen on the Samsung Galaxy A30 delivers better colors and contrast.
Huawei is still bringing home the bacon in terms of performance. Benchmark tests show that the Kirin 710F processor on the Y9 Prime 2019 provides better overall performance and gaming than the Exynos 7885 chipset on the Galaxy A30.
Both devices come with the same 4GB of memory, but the Huawei device has twice the storage capacity at 128GB (vs 64GB).
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Both devices run on the latest Android 9 Pie with their own manufacturer-made skins. However, it’s worth noting that the Samsung One UI on the Galaxy A30 is cleaner and more straightforward than the saturated EMUI 9 on the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019.
They also come with 4,000mAh battery, with the Galaxy A30 coming with 15W of fast charging support.
Overall, the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 steals the win on this specs comparison. This smartphone retails for Php12,990. While the Samsung Galaxy A30 has an SRP of Php13,990. Both devices are now available in their respective stores, kiosks, and in multi-brand shops nationwide.