Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nokia X30

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 18/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).

The Nokia X30 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 592015
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (24/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1836
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 230g

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 5 points higher (23/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Nokia X30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 597974 592015
Geekbench Single 799 905
Geekbench Multi 1836 2003
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm
Weight 230 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100 -1.0%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Nokia X30 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia X30?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nokia X30 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nokia X30?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.