Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia X30 by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (44/100 vs 29/100).