Nokia XR30 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 592,015).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia XR30

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Nokia XR30 better?

  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (53/100 vs 37/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia XR30 Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 592015 2096581
Geekbench Single 905 2203
Geekbench Multi 2101 6511
Display 6.7" 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 64 MP 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions — 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight — 192 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Nokia XR30

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Nokia XR30

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nokia XR30

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR30 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +71.8%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Nokia XR30 by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia XR30 (81/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (53/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Nokia XR30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR30 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR30 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.