Samsung Galaxy M30 starts at Rs 14,990, competing against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro. Here’s the complete review.
Samsung has stepped up its game in a big way in the affordable smartphone segment and the Galaxy M30 is living proof of that. While the smartphone giant continues to face an imminent threat from Xiaomi, which is dominating budget smartphone sales in India, the Galaxy M30 could save the day.
Samsung Galaxy M30 was launched in India in February as the company’s response to the growing popularity of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro. Priced at Rs 14,990, the Galaxy M30 shipped to us for review comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. There’s also a 6GB+128GB model, but it costs Rs 17,990, so we chose to test the base model that is likely to gain more traction in India.
Before we get to the final impressions of the device, here’s what the Galaxy M30 offers.
Here’s how Samsung Galaxy M30 stacks up against its reputation.
Design & Display
Samsung Galaxy M30 benefits hugely from the Super AMOLED display that gives a bright and crisp output. The Infinity-U design is basically a round notch up top, which doesn’t occupy much space and delivers a large screen real-estate. The display output is the best in its price range, so if you’re a multimedia buff then the Galaxy M30 is a right fit.
But it’s worth pointing out that the polycarbonate back doesn’t feel as premium as glass, but keeps smudges at bay and offers a solid non-slippery grip. The handset sports a USB Type-C port at the bottom, alongside speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack. The volume rockers are placed on the higher end of the side, which may be difficult to reach at once, the same is the case for the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The gradient finish on the back, though, is a classy finish. It looks elegant, not too flashy or loud as in the case of some phones.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy M30 packs a punch here. There’s a triple camera setup at the back and a single 16MP selfie snapper.
