Nokia X30 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 45/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 592,015).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 192g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 19 points higher (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 592015 2096581
Geekbench Single 905 2205
Geekbench Multi 2003 7192
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP65
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 192 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +71.8%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Nokia X30 by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (81/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (53/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.