Nokia X30 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 220g).
Nokia X30
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 185g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (49/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (49/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.