Nokia X30 vs Sony Xperia Ace III

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 35/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Ace III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).

The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Ace III — 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 Ace III
Performance 38
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 49
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1597
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (69/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 162g vs 185g

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Nokia X30 scores 10 points higher (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III leads (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Ace III: The Sony Xperia Ace III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Sony Xperia Ace III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 592015 435710
Geekbench Single 905 689
Geekbench Multi 2003 1597
Display 6.4" AMOLED 5.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1496
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm
Weight 185 g 162 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • 5.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1496
  • Refresh rate: —
43
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery
Sony Xperia Ace III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Ace III Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
35/100 -35.9%
435710 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (69/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (49/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).

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

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

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

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.

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

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 38/100).

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

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