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 — 44/100 vs 23/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 21 points (44/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 21 points higher (44/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 592015 1436722
Geekbench Single 905 1500
Geekbench Multi 2003 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
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
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
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100 +58.8%
1436722 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (54/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (38/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 21 points (44/100 vs 23/100).

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

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.