Nokia X30 vs Nothing Phone (4a)

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 23/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,148,725 vs 592,015).

The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1148725 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1237 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 16 points higher (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (48/100 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, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Nothing Phone (4a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 592015 1148725
Geekbench Single 905 1237
Geekbench Multi 2003 3281
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP64
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" 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 (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
39/100 +48.5%
1148725 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (4a) leads Nokia X30 by 48.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (48/100 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, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 39/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.