Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 31/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 365,008); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A50
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 365008
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 185g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Nokia X30 scores 14 points higher (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A50 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (83/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 365008 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (46/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (69/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (37/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A50 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (83/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 25/100).