Nokia X30 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 592015
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nokia X30 scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Blade X1 5G leads Nokia X30 by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia X30 edges out the ZTE Blade X1 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia X30 (68/100 vs 52/100).