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: 2205 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2003
  • 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).

Nokia XR30: The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 2205
Geekbench Multi 2003 7192
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/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 Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.