After realizing the growth of Chinese smartphone manufacturers is literally endless, Samsung started focusing a lot on the midrange sector. And the success arrived immediately after: Samsung mid-rangers actually represent most of the best-selling affordable phones ranking globally. The company just unveiled the Galaxy M30s, another amazing device which could become a best-seller in the Indian market. We think it is time to compare it with the most popular mid-rangers in the Indian market at the moment in order to predict its success. We chose the best from sub-brands for this value for money comparison: Realme XT and Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Oppo Realme XT vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
| Oppo Realme XT | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 183 grams | 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 199 grams | 188 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz | MediaTek Helio G90T, octa-core | Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB -micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, One UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.3 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh Fast charging 20W |
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 18W with Quick Charge 4+ | 6000 mAh, fast charging 15W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, UFS 2.1 internal storage | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
I think the Realme XT is definitely the most beautiful and elegant device of the trio. It has the cleanest rear side thanks to its in-display fingerprint reader and a slim camera module, and it even has a glass back. While Samsung Galaxy M30s comes with a plastic body, the Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a glass back just like the Realme XT, but the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and its bigger dimensions make it less attractive than the Realme XT. That is essentially why I would choose the mid-ranger from Oppo’s sub-brand.
Display
While Redmi Note 8 Pro loses the comparison due to the presence of an inferior IPS display, Realme XT and Samsung Galaxy M30s will provide a very similar quality thanks to their AMOLED panels. The display of the Galaxy M30s is taller, but it is overall slightly smaller than the Realme XT. However, the Galaxy M30s looks to have a smaller notch. But the Realme XT is the only to feature an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
Redmi Note 8 Pro is the clear winner of the hardware comparison as it features a more powerful and gaming-centric chipset: the Helio G90T. It is a MediaTek SoC, but it is a lot faster, it has way better graphics performance and it is also backed by a very advanced cooling system. The second place goes to the Realme XT equipped with a Snapdragon 712 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM and an amazing UFS 2.1 internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. In each case, you get a customized version of Android Pie out of the box.
Camera
The best cameras are on board of the Realme XT and Redmi Note 8 Pro known as the world’s first phones with a 64 MP rear camera. We won’t choose a winner between these two handsets as they feature a very similar camera department and it mostly depends on the scenario. But note that Redmi Note 8 Pro has a slightly better selfie camera on the paper. The Samsung Galaxy M30s boasts a classic 48 MP triple camera which you can actually find on most of the popular mid-rangers released this year, and it does not even feature a bright focal aperture compared to its opponents. That is why Realme XT and Redmi Note 8 Pro are definitely better choices.
Battery
The battery comparison leaves no doubts: Samsung Galaxy M30s lasts a lot longer on a single charge. With a 6000 mAh capacity, it is one of the best battery phones ever. However, its rivals are not disappointing with 4000 and 4500 mAh batteries, respectively. Note that Redmi Note 8 Pro consumes more energy due to its less efficient chipset and the IPS display, so it does not last more than Realme XT with every usage pattern.
Price
Samsung Galaxy M30s debuted in India with a €180/$200 starting price, Realme XT starts from €200/$220 and Redmi Note 8 Pro from about €290/$320. Redmi Note 8 Pro is the best compromise for advanced users given its higher performance and amazing cameras, but if you want the best value for money and a better display, you should go for the Realme XT. Do not mind about the €20 difference with the Galaxy M30s unless you just need infinite battery life.
Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Oppo Realme XT vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy M30s
PRO
- Bigger battery
- Good price
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Good speaker
CONS
- Potentially worse camera department
Oppo Realme XT
PRO
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Glass back
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Great cameras
- Affordable
CONS
- Nothing particular
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
PRO
- Higher performance
- Big battery
- Bigger display
- Affordable price
CONS
- IPS display
