Nokia X30 vs Realme 3
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 24/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 3 has the bigger battery (4230 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 314,537); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Realme 3
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 779
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4230 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Realme 3, the Nokia X30 scores 21 points higher (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Realme 3 (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 and the Realme 3 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Realme 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 3
- 4230 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Realme 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Realme 3 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Realme 3 (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 and the Realme 3 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 3 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Realme 3 by 21 points (45/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Realme 3?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme 3 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 3?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Realme 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia X30 (69/100 vs 39/100).