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Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 172 phones

Performance 1.3 /5 Basic

Display 2.7 /5 Average

Rear Camera 1.5 /5 Basic

Front Camera 2.5 /5 Average

Battery 2 /5 Basic

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Eco-conscious buyers who want a sustainably built phone with solid mid-range performance, a capable OIS camera, strong IP67 water resistance, and a long warranty, and who are willing to accept average battery life.

100% recycled aluminium frame and 65% recycled plastic back — sustainability built in
50MP PureView main camera with OIS (Samsung GN5 sensor) and 13MP 123° ultrawide
6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate for vibrant, smooth visuals

Nokia X30

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Expert Rating

3.8

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Nokia X30 vs Nokia G22 — Key Differences

Feature	Nokia X30	Nokia G22
Processor	Snapdragon 695 5G	Unisoc T606
Display	6.43" FHD+ AMOLED, 90Hz	6.5" HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz
Cameras	50MP OIS main + 13MP 123° ultrawide	50MP main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth
Water resistance	IP67 (submersion rated)	IP52 (splash rated)
Battery & charging	4,200mAh, 33W	5,050mAh, 20W
SIM-free price	Not available	From £80.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nokia X30 worth buying?

The Nokia X30 is worth considering if sustainability matters to you alongside usable mid-range performance. The recycled materials construction, three-year warranty, and IP67 water resistance make it a phone built to last. The Snapdragon 695 handles everyday tasks well, and the PureView camera produces good photos. The main limitations are the average battery life and the ageing chipset compared to newer mid-range options.

How good is the Nokia X30 camera?

The Nokia X30 has a solid dual camera setup. The 50MP main sensor (Samsung GN5) with OIS captures sharp, detailed photos with natural colours, and low-light performance is respectable thanks to the optical stabilisation. The 13MP ultrawide with its 123-degree field of view is useful for landscapes and group shots. It lacks a telephoto lens, so zoom relies on digital cropping.

Is the Nokia X30 waterproof?

Yes, the Nokia X30 has an IP67 rating, meaning it can withstand submersion in one metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. This is strong protection for a mid-range phone and means it handles rain, splashes, and accidental drops in water without damage.

Is the Nokia X30 made from recycled materials?

Yes, the Nokia X30 was designed with sustainability at its core. The frame is made from 100% recycled aluminium, and the back casing uses 65% recycled plastic. The phone is free of brominated and chlorinated compounds, and HMD Global plants 25 trees for every Nokia X30 sold. It also ships in a 100% recycled packaging.

How long will the Nokia X30 receive software updates?

HMD Global committed to three years of Android OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates for the Nokia X30. Launching on Android 12, it received updates through Android 14, with security patches extending into 2025. The phone also came with a three-year warranty, reinforcing its long-term sustainability focus.

Should I get the Nokia X30 or the Nokia G22?

These phones serve different priorities. The Nokia X30 is the better performer with a faster Snapdragon 695 chipset, a superior AMOLED display, OIS camera, IP67 water resistance, and recycled materials construction. The Nokia G22 counters with a lower price, three-day battery life, and iFixit repairability for DIY screen and battery replacements. Choose the X30 for display quality and water resistance; choose the G22 for budget-friendliness and self-repairability. Compare Nokia G22 deals.

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Nokia X30 Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 172 phones

Snapdragon 695 5G
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)

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This phone

26%

Avg

35%

Best

99%

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This phone

26%

Avg

45%

Best

100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

6.43 inches
1080 x 2400 pixels
AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits peak

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This phone

53%

Avg

63%

Best

97%

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This phone

53%

Avg

60%

Best

100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

Single camera setup
50 MP main camera
1080p video recording

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This phone

29%

Avg

34%

Best

73%

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This phone

29%

Avg

39%

Best

90%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

16 MP front camera
1080p selfie video

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This phone

50%

Avg

61%

Best

92%

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50%

Avg

55%

Best

92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

4,200 mAh
33W wired, PD3.0

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39%

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51%

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100%

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39%

Avg

52%

Best

100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

158.9 x 73.9 x 8

Weight

185 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM

Operating System

Android 12, up to Android 13

Colours

Cloudy Blue, Ice White

Radio

FM radio, RDS

Body

Cloudy Blue, Ice White

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera Video

1080@30/60fs

Second Camera

50 , f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 13 , f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06"

Primary Selfie Camera

16 , f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

AMOLED, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (peak)

Display Size

6.43

Display Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Snapdragon 695 5G

GPU

Adreno 619

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)

Memory Card Slot

Internal Storage

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

4200

Charging

33W wired, PD3.0

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass