Nokia XR30 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 592,015).
Nokia XR30
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2003
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia XR30 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nokia XR30 by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 (90/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.