Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 19/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 234,339).
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 836
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 20/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Nokia X30 scores 4 points higher (23/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (95/100 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 A21s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $215 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 152.6% 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 A21s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s 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 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Nokia X30 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A21s 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 A21s?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.