Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Samsung Galaxy M30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M30s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy M30s
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1107
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M30s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy M30s are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (72/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M30s | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M30s and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy M30s by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M30s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy M30s are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (72/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M30s or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy M30s has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M30s or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M30s or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M30s over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy M30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.