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Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Realme 5 Pro vs Realme XT: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Realme 5 Pro vs Realme XT: Price in India, Specifications Compared

All the three phones sport a waterdrop-style notch and have a 16-megapixel front sensor.

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 18 September 2019 19:01 IST

Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Realme 5 Pro vs Realme XT: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Samsung Galaxy M30s (left), Realme 5 Pro, and Realme XT (right) all run on Android Pie

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy M30s has the largest 6,000mAh battery
The two Realme phones have a quad camera setup at the back
Realme XT has a 64-megapixel main camera at the back

Samsung Galaxy M30s has been launched in India and the phone packs a massive 6,000mAh battery, a triple rear camera setup at the back, and a 48-megapixel main camera. It features a Super AMOLED display, a waterdrop-style notch, and has a rear fingerprint sensor as well. The new Samsung phone, at its price point, will compete with a host of phones in the Indian market, most notably the two newly launched Realme smartphone offerings – the Realme XT and Realme 5 Pro.

We pit the newly launched Samsung Galaxy M30s with other affordable smartphones like the Realme 5 Pro and the Realme XT to see which one fares better, on paper.

Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Realme 5 Pro vs Realme XT price in India

Samsung Galaxy M30s price in India 2019 is Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The phone comes in Opal Black, Pearl White, and Sapphire Blue colour options. Samsung Galaxy M30s will be available on Amazon India and Samsung online store from September 29. It must be noted that the aforementioned prices of the Galaxy M30s are special introductory prices for the festive season.

The Realme 5 Pro, on the other hand, was launched in India last month and is priced at Rs. 13,999 for its 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, Rs. 14,999 for its 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, and Rs. 16,999 for its 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. The Realme 5 Pro is available in Crystal Green and Sparkling Blue colour variants on Flipkart and Realme.com. The phone is sold via flash sales for now.

Realme XT Review

Realme XT price in India starts at Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage option, and Rs. 18,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. It is available on Flipkart and Realme.com in Pearl Blue and Pearl White colour options.

Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Realme 5 Pro vs Realme XT specifications

As for specifications, the Galaxy M30s and the Realme 5 Pro both feature 6.4-inch displays, while the display on the Realme XT is slightly bigger at 6.5-inch. All screens have 1080p resolution and sport waterdrop-style notches. All three phones run on Android Pie but with different skins on top.

The Samsung phone is powered by the Exynos 9611 octa-core processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In contrast, the Realme phones are powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC, and pack up to 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. All three phones support storage expansion via microSD card.

The Galaxy M30s' triple rear camera setup includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, assisted by a 5-megapixel depth camera, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view.

The Realme 5 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a quad camera setup on the back - with a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel portrait camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Realme XT also sports a quad camera module – however it houses a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

All three phones sport 16-megapixel front cameras, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 3.5mm audio jack, and dual-SIM slots. The Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Realme 5 Pro come with a rear fingerprint sensor, while the Realme XT has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Samsung Galaxy M30s has a mammoth 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. In comparison, the Realme XT features a 4,000mAh battery with support 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging, while the Realme 5 Pro houses a slightly larger 4,035mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology and Realme will bundle a 20W fast charger in the box.

Because of the large battery, the Samsung variant is the heaviest at 188 grams, followed by the Realme 5 Pro at 184 grams, and the Realme XT at 183 grams.

Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Realme XT vs Realme 5 Pro comparison

	Samsung Galaxy M30s	Realme XT	Realme 5 Pro
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
Key Specs
Display	6.40-inch	6.40-inch	6.30-inch
Processor	Samsung Exynos 9611	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
Front Camera	16-megapixel	16-megapixel	16-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	4GB	8GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	6000mAh	4000mAh	4035mAh
OS	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Samsung	Realme	Realme
Model	Galaxy M30s	XT	5 Pro
Release date	September 18, 2019	September 13, 2019	August 20, 2019
Dimensions (mm)	159.00 x 75.10 x 8.90	158.70 x 75.16 x 8.55	157.00 x 74.20 x 8.90
Weight (g)	188.00	183.00	184.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	6000	4000	4035
Removable battery	No	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	VOOC	VOOC
Wireless charging	No	No	No
Colours	Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White	Pearl Blue, Pearl White	Crystal Green, Crystal Blue
SAR value	0.47	-	-
Launched in India	-	Yes	Yes
Body type	-	Glass	-
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.40	6.40	6.30
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	-	19.5:9	19.5:9
HARDWARE
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core (4x1.7GHz + 4x2.3GHz)	2.3GHz octa-core	2.3GHz octa-core
Processor make	Samsung Exynos 9611	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
RAM	4GB	8GB	4GB
Internal storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	512	256	256
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes	-	Yes
CAMERA
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/2.0) + 5-megapixel (f/2.2) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)	64-megapixel (f/1.8, 0.8-micron) + 8-megapixel (f/2.25, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron)	48-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.25) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.24)
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front camera	16-megapixel	16-megapixel	16-megapixel (f/2.0)
Front flash	No	-	No
Pop-Up Camera	-	-	No
Front autofocus	-	-	No
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Skin	One UI	ColorOS 6	ColorOS 6.0
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	No	-	-
USB OTG	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Face unlock	-	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes	Yes

Samsung Galaxy M30s

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Crisp AMOLED display
Great battery life
Decent performance
Good camera performance in daylight

Bad
Camera is slow to focus
Spammy notifications

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy M30s review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 9611

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Realme XT

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium looks, good build
Good set of cameras
Strong overall performance
Good battery life, quick charging

Bad
Camera app lacks some basic features

Read detailed Realme XT review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Realme 5 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Looks good, easy to handle
Strong overall performance
Impressive photo quality in daylight
Very fast charging

Bad
Average battery life
Camera app UI needs improvement

Read detailed Realme 5 Pro review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4035mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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