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 — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Realme 12
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1900
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- 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 (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1900 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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Nokia X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Realme 12?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 12?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Realme 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 12 (48/100 vs 29/100).