Nokia X30 5G vs Nothing Phone 3
The Verdict
The Nokia X30 5G and Nothing Phone 3 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Nokia X30 5G is the cheaper of the two at $449 versus $799, a difference of about $350. The Nothing Phone 3 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Nokia X30 5G stands out for three years of os updates and three years of security patches, while Nothing Phone 3 is praised for unique glyph interface design with customizable led patterns. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Nothing Phone 3 if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface design with customizable LED patterns
- →50 MP triple camera with 3x periscope telephoto
- →Clean Nothing OS with 5 years of Android upgrades
Pros & Cons
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
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface design with customizable LED patterns
- 50 MP triple camera with 3x periscope telephoto
- Clean Nothing OS with 5 years of Android upgrades
- 65W fast charging and 15W wireless charging
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Cons
- 218g is on the heavier side
- USB 2.0 instead of USB 3.x
- Camera post-processing behind top flagships
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nokia X30 5G | Nothing Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 15, Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum frame, recycled plastic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 73.9 x 7.99 mm | 160.6 x 75.6 x 9.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, ZEISS optics | 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3", OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.7, 3x optical zoom, periscope, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4200 mAh | 5150 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 65W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless, 5W reverse |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.43 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | OLED, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 1260 x 2800 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.0 GHz A720 + 2x2.8 GHz A720 + 2x2.0 GHz A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 825 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
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