Google Pixel 8 vs Nokia XR30

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 46/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 592,015).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 by 22 points (68/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Nokia XR30
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2003

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Nokia XR30, the Google Pixel 8 scores 22 points higher (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Nokia XR30: The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Nokia XR30
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu 1443431 592015
Geekbench Single 1722 905
Geekbench Multi 4458 2003
Display 6.2" OLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 27W 33W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm
Weight 187 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Nokia XR30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Nokia XR30
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Nokia XR30
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Nokia XR30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100 -143.8%
592015 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Nokia XR30 by 143.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8
$699
Nokia XR30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (70/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 (79/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 by 22 points (68/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nokia XR30 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (70/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Nokia XR30?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.