The verdict
Your pick: Nokia X30, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia G50, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP67
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6.82″
- against 6.43″
Nokia X30, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 320,000 | 410,072 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 × Kryo 460 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 × Kryo 460 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold cores and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Blue, Black, Rose Gold | Blue, White, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.7 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 173.8 mm | 158.9 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 700 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.82″ Best value | 6.43″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 252 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Gorilla Glass Victus, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.79 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.15 W/kg | 0.79 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.13 W/kg Best value | 1.37 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, EDR Best value |
Technical
| Specification | G50 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1358, TA-1390, TA-1370, TA-1367, TA-1361 | TA-1450, TA-1443 |
