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 — 48/100 vs 45/100 (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 554,590); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A15
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 2047
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Samsung Galaxy A15 scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
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 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A15 (66/100 vs 29/100).