Nokia XR30 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR30 leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia XR30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 348,562); the Nokia XR30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Samsung Galaxy A05
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Nokia XR30 scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR30 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia XR30 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A05 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia XR30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia XR30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia XR30 (66/100 vs 32/100).