HMD Skyline vs Nokia X30
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 45/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Nokia X30
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Nokia X30, the HMD Skyline scores 17 points higher (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline leads (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Nokia X30 by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (75/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (45/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia X30?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Nokia X30?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia X30?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia X30?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 37/100).