The verdict
Your pick: Nokia X30, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme X3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 514,747
- against 410,072
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 924
- against 894
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,493
- against 2,044
Nokia X30, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 514,747 Best value | 410,072 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 924 Best value | 894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,493 Best value | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.96 GHz Kryo 485 core, three 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 cores, and four 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores. | 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | Blue, White, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 158.9 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP67 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 700 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.43″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 399 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass Victus, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X3 | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 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 | 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value |
| 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, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 (EU) head | — | 0.79 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, EDR Best value |
Technical
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2142, RMX2081, RMX2085, RMX2083 | TA-1450, TA-1443 |