Realme V30 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't.
Realme V30
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
- 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 V30 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 V30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Realme V30 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 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 V30 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V30 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek | 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 | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Realme V30
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Realme V30
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 V30 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Realme V30 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V30 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 V30 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V30 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme V30 by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V30 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme V30 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V30 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V30 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.