Nokia X30 vs Sony Xperia 1

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 592,015).

The Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 55
Display 100
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (29/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 2003
  • Lighter: 178g vs 185g

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 592015 891237
Geekbench Single 905 968
Geekbench Multi 2003 2731
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP65
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 178 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
55/100 +33.6%
891237 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 leads Nokia X30 by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

display

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (29/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).

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

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