Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 30 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 30 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,230,893); the Tecno Camon 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1230893
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4207
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 30 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Pro (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Camon 30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1230893 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.0×74.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Camon 30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 30 Pro by 181.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Pro (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 30 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 30 Pro is a better fit for active users.