Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $220 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 26/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 241,600); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Samsung Galaxy A30
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999
- Better portability (83/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 59 points higher (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30 — 10/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 241600 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $779. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 59 points (85/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.