Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy A15

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A15 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 503,308); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).

The Samsung Galaxy A15 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A15
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 29
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 96
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 503308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1890
  • Lighter: 185g vs 200g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Samsung Galaxy A15 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A15: The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Samsung Galaxy A15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 592015 503308
Geekbench Single 905 760
Geekbench Multi 2003 1890
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
DXOMark (camera) 83
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 200 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A15 MediaTek Helio G99
26/100 -17.6%
503308 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 17.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A15
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (36/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 edges out the Nokia X30 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.