Nokia 8 vs Nokia X30
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 29/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).
Nokia 8
Nokia X30
- Lighter: 160g vs 185g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 16 points higher (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (84/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2003 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Nokia 8 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (84/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia X30?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia X30?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.