Realme V30 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't.
Realme V30
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 60/100)
- 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 V30 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 V30 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme V30 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V30 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek | 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 | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Realme V30
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17 significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme V30 (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V30 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 V30 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V30 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Realme V30 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V30 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme V30 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V30 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V30 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.