Nokia XR30 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (53/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR30 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Nokia XR30 by 55.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (53/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.