Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 23/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (20/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2003
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 185g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 31 points higher (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 162 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nokia X30 by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (97/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 31 points (54/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.