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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.
Nokia X30
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About the Nokia X30
The Nokia X30 5G launched in October 2022 as Nokia's most sustainability-focused smartphone, combining genuinely capable mid-range hardware with an eco-conscious design philosophy. Built with 100% recycled aluminium and 65% recycled plastic in the back casing, it was one of the first phones to make environmental credentials a core feature rather than an afterthought — HMD Global even pledged to plant 25 trees for every unit sold. The hardware backs up the green messaging: the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset handles everyday tasks and light gaming without complaint, while the 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate delivers vibrant colours and smooth scrolling. The 50MP PureView main camera with OIS (Samsung GN5 sensor) and a 13MP ultrawide with 123-degree field of view produce reliably good photos across a range of conditions. Water resistance is rated IP67, meaning it can withstand submersion in a metre of water for 30 minutes — impressive protection for a mid-range phone. The 4,200mAh battery is adequate though not class-leading, and 33W charging provides a reasonable top-up speed. With three years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates, plus a three-year warranty, the X30 was designed to be kept longer than the typical two-year upgrade cycle. For UK buyers who value sustainability alongside solid everyday performance, the X30 remains a thoughtful choice.
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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 £89.99 |
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Nokia X30 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 191 phones
- Snapdragon 695 5G
- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
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
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
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
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,200 mAh
- 33W wired, PD3.0
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
50
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
No
Internal Storage
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No
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
Battery
4200
Charging
33W wired, PD3.0
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass