Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Nokia X30 5G
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 Plus commands a premium price with the A11 Bionic chipset delivering strong performance for its era, though its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display at 625 nits feels dated compared to modern standards. Nokia's X30 5G undercuts it significantly at $449, offering a larger 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, superior 50MP main camera with ZEISS optics, and a substantially larger 4200mAh battery versus 2691mAh. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 695 handles everyday tasks well, though the A11 Bionic remains snappier for intensive apps. Nokia includes 5G connectivity, USB-C charging, and eco-friendly materials, making it the better value proposition. The iPhone 8 Plus justifies its cost only for those deeply invested in iOS and needing A11 compatibility. For most users, Nokia X30 5G delivers superior specs, modern features, and exceptional value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
Buy the Nokia X30 5G if…
- →Three years of OS updates and three years of security patches
- →100% recycled materials in the frame and back for sustainability
- →ZEISS optics produce natural, sharp photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
Nokia X30 5G
Pros
- Three years of OS updates and three years of security patches
- 100% recycled materials in the frame and back for sustainability
- ZEISS optics produce natural, sharp photos
- IP67 water resistance and wireless charging at this tier
- Clean, near-stock Android experience
Cons
- Snapdragon 695 is underpowered compared to alternatives at $449
- 90Hz refresh rate instead of 120Hz competitors
- 4200 mAh battery is modest for 5G usage
- Limited availability in some markets
- Camera processing can be slow to capture and process shots
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | Nokia X30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | 100% recycled aluminum frame, recycled plastic back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 158.9 x 73.9 x 7.99 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, ZEISS optics |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.43 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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