Nokia XR30 vs Realme 5
The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR30 leads — 46/100 vs 28/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia XR30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia XR30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Realme 5
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Realme 5, the Nokia XR30 scores 18 points higher (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Realme 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Realme 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR30 leads Realme 5 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (66/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (43/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR30 is noticeably better than the Realme 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 5 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Realme 5?
The Nokia XR30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Realme 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia XR30 (43/100 vs 15/100).