Nokia X30 vs Realme Narzo 20A
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme Narzo 20A (2020) 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 Narzo 20A 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 Narzo 20A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Realme Narzo 20A
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 10/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Realme Narzo 20A, 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Realme Narzo 20A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 164.4×75.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo 20A
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Narzo 20A
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 20A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Realme Narzo 20A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Realme Narzo 20A by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo 20A — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme Narzo 20A — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Realme Narzo 20A?
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).