Motorola Moto G8 vs Nokia X30
The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 25/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't; the Nokia X30 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Nokia X30
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 20 points higher (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Motorola Moto G8 by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (37/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 20 points (45/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nokia X30?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 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).