GT 30 Pro 5G vs Phone (2a)
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The GT 30 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: GT 30 Pro 5G 68 · Phone (2a) 68 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The GT 30 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, gorilla glass 7i, up to 4500 nits peak.
The GT 30 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the GT 30 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The GT 30 Pro 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Phone (2a).
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | GT 30 Pro 5G | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $360 | $250 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i, up to 4500 nits peak | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 30W wireless, 10W reverse wired, 5W reverse wireless | 45W wired, no wireless |
| Rear cameras | 108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.7 × 75.8 × 8 mm | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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