Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 33/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 348,562); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A05
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Nokia X30 scores 12 points higher (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (68/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (69/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (44/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (68/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A05 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
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 32/100).