Realme V30 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 11/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't; the Realme V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Realme V30
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme V30 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 64 points higher (75/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme V30 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V30 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Realme V30 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Realme V30
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme V30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme V30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V30 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Realme V30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V30 by 64 points (75/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V30 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme V30 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V30 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V30 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.