Compare: Samsung Galaxy M30s (4GB RAM, 64GB) vs realme XT (8GB RAM, 128GB)

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The realme XT (8GB RAM, 128GB) is a significantly better phone than the Samsung Galaxy M30s (4GB RAM, 64GB), and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the realme XT (8GB RAM, 128GB)!

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	Samsung Galaxy M30s (4GB RAM, 64GB)	realme XT (8GB RAM, 128GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	36.8	55.5
Value for Money Score	72.8	75.2
Price	₹ 14,990 onwards	₹ 19,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Sep, 2019	Sep, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.4 inches	6.4 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Super AMOLED	Night mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #31 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712Ranked #27 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 616
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 8MP + 5MP	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: F/2.0 Aperture; Samsung GW2 Sensor, 5MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, 8MP: 123° Ultra-wide Angle Lens; F/2.2 Aperture	64MP: 1/1.72" Sensor Size; Samsung GW1 Sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size; F/1.8 Aperture; EIS, 8MP: 119° Wide-angle Camera; F/2.25 Aperture; 5P lens, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: Macro Camera; 4cm Shooting Distance, AI HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition, Chrome boost, Super nightscape, Filter mode, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse
Secondary Camera	16MP	16MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Samsung SK3P8SP Sensor	Sony IMX471 Sensor, F/2.0 Aperture, 5P lens, AI beauty, AI HDR
Internal Memory	64 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.9 mmMedium	8.6 mmMedium
Weight	188 gmMedium	183 gmMedium
Width	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use	75.2 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W Fast Charging	Yes, 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 20.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration	UFS 2.1 Storage; In-display Fingerprint Sensor; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
2-minute Review [Positives]	Decent looks and build quality - with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - quite similar to the M30 - the only major visual difference is that the triple camera setup gets a wider, rectangular module to house the LED flash and "48 megapixel" branding The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000mAh battery It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340x1080) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimized for large displays like this One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Night mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M30s' AMOLED display), and Always On Display option Good, strong performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - everyday performance to high-end gaming - everything is handled smoothly Decent rear camera setup - 48MP main sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor With the primary lens, you get bright and attractive photos in daylight conditions with vibrant colours and good contrast - dynamic range is also wide and noise is controlled Switching to the wide-angle lens will offer a new perspective, letting you click a wider area at close range to the subject (it is best used in daylight, however, as wide-angle captures look grainy and noise indoors or in low light) The dedicated Night mode can be used with the main camera - it comes in handy in low-light conditions, extending the shutter time to allow more light into the frame - making for some decent low-light photos Live Focus does a decent job at separating the subject from the background, and giving good bokeh shots The 16MP selfie camera too does a decent job when it comes to capturing selfies outdoors under bright light (though it starts to struggle indoors and in low light, offering softer selfies with a lot of grain) Overall, the cameras on the M30s are decent for the price bracket, even though they are not the best (that title is shared by Xiaomi and Realme phones) Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 15W fast charging With the M-series performing well for Samsung, M30s is well-set to add to that success, delivering a good all-round package with one key differentiator - an incredible battery life - if that is one of your primary concerns in a phone, then the M30s is a no-brainer (if on the other hand you want the best camera or best performance for your buck, you can look at Xiaomi or Realme phones in this price bracket)	Beautiful, attractive, premium glass design (Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back - a first for Realme), with a modern gradient finish at the back The phone is also marginally smaller than the Realme X and is lighter too at 183 grams, which gives it a very balanced in-hand feel The glass on the back is of the glossy kind, but it barely registers any fingerprints or smudges and it isn't very reflective The in-display fingerprint sensor is snappy as is the facial recognition Very good 6.4-inch FHD+ (1080x2340) Super AMOLED display with a dewdrop notch - it has vibrant colours, deep blacks, good sunlight legibility, and good viewing angles - one of the best displays of this price range Also comes with Widevine L1 standard, which means videos on platforms like Netflix and Prime can be seen in crisp HD resolution ColorOS is now more streamlined than before, and packs fast animations that helps the phone feel snappy - there are of course a number of add-on features too, compared to what you would get in stock Android The UI also isn't ad-strewn as recent Xiaomi phones have tended to be Very good performance backed by the powerful Snapdragon 712, which is one of the better mid-range mobile SoCs out there, especially for gaming - the Realme XT is able to run graphically intensive games like PUBG on default high graphics without breaking a sweat - of course day-to-day use is a breeze too Thermal management is good too - the phone remains quite cool throughout gaming sessions Excellent quad camera setup at the rear - 64MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth sensor - this is the first phone to launch in India with a 64MP sensor Much like the popular 48MP sensor, the 64MP camera also works (by default) on a 4-in-1 pixel binning technology that combines four 16MP shots to offer one bright and detailed photo The primary camera capture some really attractive photos in daylight, offering good brightness and clarity - with HDR enabled, the camera offers a wide dynamic range The ultra wide-angle camera comes in handy if you want to capture a wider frame of view or want a different perspective on the subject (but there is some noise even in daylight conditions) The camera also supports Nightscape (Night mode), which comes in handy in low-light conditions, and helps improve picture clarity The Realme XT also does a good job when using Portrait mode - edge detection is excellent thanks to the dedicated 2-megapixel depth sensor and details are crisp Decent video recording performance - image quality is good, and there is also stabilization at 1080p (but not at 4k) Overall, this is now arguably the new camera champ of the under 20k category, coming out a bit ahead of the current leaders pack - the Realme 5 Pro, the Realme X, and the Redmi Note 7 Pro Good speaker - verbal audio sounds clear enough even in max volume, and the audio is loud enough for you to hear the phone ring from another room Very good battery life with a large 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use There is VOOC 3.0 fast charging support, which is great - you can charge up the Realme XT in about 80 minutes Once again, like clockwork, Realme has launched another champion phone with the XT, that sets the benchmark for mid-range phones even higher But more broadly, you won't go wrong with either of the current leading 3 Realme phones - Realme 5 Pro (cheapest, Snapdragon 712, but not a premium glass design, not a 'full-screen' display, not an AMOLED display), Realme X (pop-up selfie, and 'full-screen' AMOLED experience, but not a premium glass design, and 'only' Snapdragon 710), or the Realme XT (premium glass design, AMOLED display, best camera of the lot by a small margin, Snapdragon 712, but not a 'full-screen' display) - and you can chose one depending on your priorities
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel Lacks the premium finish of some of its competitors Focusing is slow at times Overall low light camera performance still feels lacking	There is as usual some bloatware that comes pre-installed (but most of it can be uninstalled) The macro lens is ordinary - you will be able to get really close to the subject, but detail levels in the images are low
Expert Reviews	It's one of the easiest recommendations to make from Samsung's low- to mid-range portfolio in-depth Read Review » Redmi and Realme phones are still better all-rounders than the M30s, but if your use case calls for extreme battery backups, play a lot of games or are brand conscious, the M30s might be well-suited for you in-depth Read Review » If battery life ranks very high on your priority list, then you should consider the Galaxy M30s in-depth Read Review » Overall, the Galaxy M30s is good choice at competitive price in-depth Read Review » Decent package in-depth Read Review » Doesn’t do enough to be a stand-out recommendation in-depth Read Review » A flawless device, especially considering how affordable it is in-depth Read Review » Looks impressive...will act as a real threat to existing devices in the same price segment from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme in-depth Read Review » Specifically recommended for people who don't’ want to lug a power bank all the time....For them, the Galaxy M30s is definitely worth considering in-depth Read Review » If you are looking for a smartphone that offers long battery life and good display, consider the M30s in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy M30s is okay in-depth Read Review » Samsung Galaxy M30s has fantastic battery life, good cameras and a bright AMOLED display.. while it has some issues, it is still recommended if you have a budget of around Rs 15,000 in-depth Read Review » A good option to buy in the price range in-depth Read Review » Checks almost all checkboxes for the perfect mid-range device in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy M30s is an ideal phone if you want a device that can handle excruciating hours of streaming, gaming and camera use, apart from the usual social media use in-depth Read Review » At this price point, the Galaxy M30s is a great choice for anyone looking for a smartphone with a long-lasting battery in-depth Read Review » If you are one of those who don't like to use a portable charger or frequently forget to charge your device, then this smartphone is no less than a gift in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	Amazing value for money proposition...one of the easiest recommendations we have given in-depth Read Review » The Realme XT has it all...the next round of Realme vs Redmi begins in-depth Read Review » Yet another solid addition to Realme's smartphone lineup...packs in a lot of features for the price in-depth Read Review » One of the best phones in the midrange segment in-depth Read Review » Realme has delivered an ace with the XT....it is hard to not get impressed by in-depth Read Review » The camera is a well-rounded hardware and software package that makes this one of the best smartphones in the mid-range segment in-depth Read Review » Makes for a very attractive option, especially with the aggressive pricing in-depth Read Review » Solidifying Realme's presence in sub-20K smartphone category...it's going to be a tough call choosing between the Realme XT and Redmi Note 8 Pro in-depth Read Review » Standout phone...the phone to beat in this segment when it comes to value in-depth Read Review » The realme XT offers a raft of exciting features and top-notch performance at an equally impressive price. in-depth Read Review » Great choice for those looking for camera-centric smartphone in-depth Read Review » Emerges as a winner in-depth Read Review » A very able phone in-depth Read Review » You will be hard pressed to find a phone that offers as much value...an easy recommend for anyone looking for a phone in the sub-20k segment in-depth Read Review » A good device even apart from its excellent camera performance in-depth Read Review » It's a steal...comes really close to being a game changer in-depth Read Review » A good phone on most counts....but if you are going for this smartphone only and only for the 64 MP camera, don't in-depth Read Review » Takes the whole value for money proposition thing to another level...Dear mid-segment, we have a real(me) contender for your crown in-depth Read Review » Yet another winner from Realme in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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