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 — 23/100 vs 19/100 (a 4-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 346,495); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Nokia X30 scores 4 points higher (23/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 Samsung Galaxy A05 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1364 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $89 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (37/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A05 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.