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).
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia X30 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.