Nokia X30 vs Realme 5i
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 27/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Nokia X30 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Realme 5i
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Realme 5i, the Nokia X30 scores 18 points higher (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Realme 5i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Realme 5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Realme 5i by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 5i?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Realme 5i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Realme 5i?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme 5i — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 5i?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Realme 5i?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Realme 5i?
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).