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).

The Nokia X30 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A21s by just 4 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 A21s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 95
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A21s: The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
23/100
592015 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A21s Exynos 850
19/100 -152.6%
234339 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 152.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A21s
$215
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.