Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 23/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 42 points higher (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X30 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nokia X30 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (40/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 42 points (65/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.