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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Nokia X30
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 (47/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1836
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia X30 received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 30/100).
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 | 2101 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Nokia X30 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia X30?
Both devices scored 45/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 44/100).
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 45/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
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 (47/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia X30 (68/100 vs 30/100).