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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia XR30

Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability —
Value for money —

Nothing Phone (2a)

Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 52

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
43
camera

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Nokia XR30

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nokia XR30

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR30 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100 +39.9%
985261 AnTuTu

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 unknown

Nothing Phone (2a)

$349

Detailed 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).