Nokia X30 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 185g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Nokia X30 by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Nokia X30 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.