Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 — 75/100 vs 23/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 52 points higher (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X30 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nokia X30 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (51/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.