Nokia X30 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Nokia X30 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 5/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Nokia X30
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Nokia X30 scores 18 points higher (23/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (33/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (20/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (68/100 vs 50/100).
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 GS3 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.