Nokia X30 vs Realme 12
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 36/100 vs 23/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 513,809).
Nokia X30
Realme 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1884
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (38/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 13 points higher (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Realme 12 by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (42/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Realme 12?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme 12 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Realme 12?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.