Nokia G50 vs Nokia X30
The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G50 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 435,710); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Nokia X30
What makes Nokia G50 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1597
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 220g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G50 | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G50 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Nokia G50 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 edges out the Nokia G50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Nokia X30?
The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia G50 (66/100 vs 29/100).