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 — 23/100 vs 14/100 (a 9-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 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 185g).
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 352871
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (33/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (20/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 166g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Nokia X30 scores 9 points higher (23/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (86/100 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 A50 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 352871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 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 | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 67.8% 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 A50 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (33/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (92/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A50 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.