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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Sony Xperia Ace III
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 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).
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 | 2101 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia X30 (37/100 vs 10/100).