Nokia X30 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 23/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4200); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 39 points (62/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 218g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (62/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 592015 2629444
Geekbench Single 905 3228
Geekbench Multi 2003 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 218 g
Price $469
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 +77.5%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia X30 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (77/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 39 points (62/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.