Nokia X30 vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia X30

Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money —

Nothing Phone (2)

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 40

What makes Nokia X30 better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 201g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia X30 Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 592015 1436634
Geekbench Single 905 1500
Geekbench Multi 2101 4200
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 185 g 201 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

Nokia X30

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Nokia X30

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nokia X30

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 +58.8%
1436634 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Nokia X30 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia X30

Price unknown

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (68/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (57/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (50/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.