Nokia X30 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 45/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2560 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 14 points higher (59/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Nokia X30 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (49/100 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 X30 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (60/100 vs 37/100).