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 — 32/100 vs 23/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 200g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 592015 749719
Geekbench Single 905 1008
Geekbench Multi 2003 2758
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 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
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
Price $182
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
32/100 +21.0%
749719 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia X30 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (37/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (97/100 vs 55/100).

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 9 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 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.