Nokia X30 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 23/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Nokia X30
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 19 points higher (42/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $329 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Nokia X30 by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (58/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (42/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.