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 — 40/100 vs 23/100 (a 17-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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2560 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 17 points higher (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2003 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
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
40/100 +42.9%
1037391 AnTuTu

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 (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (58/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 17 points.

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

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 40/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

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

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