Realme C30s vs Samsung Galaxy A26
Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't.
Realme C30s
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C30s | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 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 | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 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 A26 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.