Nokia XR30 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 46/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 13 points higher (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Nokia XR30 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) (57/100 vs 43/100).