Nokia X30 vs Redmi A5

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 13/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 195,539).

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Redmi A5
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 781
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 196g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Redmi A5, the Nokia X30 scores 10 points higher (23/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Redmi A5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 592015 195539
Geekbench Single 905 189
Geekbench Multi 2003 781
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 196 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
13/100 -202.8%
195539 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Redmi A5 by 202.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Redmi A5
$90
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (33/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (36/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Redmi A5?

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Redmi A5?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Redmi A5?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Redmi A5?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.