Infinix Note 30 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Infinix Note 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 30
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 30 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 30 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 30
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 30
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 30 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Infinix Note 30 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 30 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 30 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.