Nokia G21 vs Nokia X30

The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4200); the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 330,006).

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 59
Value for money 36
Nokia X30
Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Nokia G21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (69/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).

Nokia G21: The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G21 Nokia X30
Processor Unisoc T606 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 330006 592015
Geekbench Single 378 905
Geekbench Multi 1335 2003
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 185 g
Launch price $179
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G21 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G21 Unisoc T606
34/100
330006 AnTuTu
Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100 +44.3%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Nokia G21 by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G21
$179
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (46/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (69/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Nokia X30?

The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Nokia X30?

The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.