Realme C30s vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Realme C30s
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 62/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Realme C30s (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (99/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C30s | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI Go | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $153 |
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Realme C30s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Realme C30s (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C30s is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (99/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably better than the Realme C30s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.