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).

The Nokia X30 edges out the Nokia G50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money
Nokia X30
Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money
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: 2003 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).

Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2003
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
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G50 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100
435710 AnTuTu
Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100 +26.4%
592015 AnTuTu

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?

The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.