Nokia X30 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 52/100 vs 45/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 592,015).

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Nokia X30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 186g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 7 points higher (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 592015 1119714
Geekbench Single 905 1488
Geekbench Multi 2003 3373
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100 +47.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia X30 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (63/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (90/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (37/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Nokia X30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.