Nokia X30 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Nokia X30
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia X30 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nokia X30 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 56/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.