Realme C30s vs Samsung Galaxy M17
Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Realme C30s
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 60/100)
- 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 (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C30s | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme C30s (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17?
The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.