Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Nokia X30
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 24/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 251,428); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Nokia X30
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 992
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 21 points higher (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (46/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 21 points (45/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nokia X30?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia X30 (69/100 vs 39/100).