Nokia XR30 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
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 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). 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 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia XR30 by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Nokia XR30 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia XR30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (79/100 vs 66/100).