Nokia X30 5G is the company’s first acclaimed premium smartphone launched at the same time as the G60 5G. This eco-friendly smartphone boasts a polished design with great display, decent battery life, impressive camera and powerful chip for performance. Nokia X30 5G also has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device is also 5G enabled, which is great for those who want to take advantage of the faster speeds.
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Nokia X30 Key Specs and Features
- 6.43 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~409 ppi density), ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 12
- Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 50 MP (wide) + 13 MP (ultrawide) Dual Rear Camera
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (under display, optical)
- 128GB, 256GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE
- 5G Support
- 33W Fast Charging Capacity
- 4200 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The Nokia X30 features an eco-friendly design that is both simple and elegant. It has aluminum side frame and a plastic back available in a range of colors, including Cloudy Blue and Ice White. The back panel is smooth and glossy, with a matte finishing that gives it a bit of texture and grip.
This 5G phone is super lightweight, measuring 158.9 x 73.9 x 8 mm dimension and weight of 185g. Therefore, it is easy to hold and use with one hand, and it doesn’t feel too bulky or heavy.
In addition, Nokia X30 has a large 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 395ppi, which makes it sharp and vibrant. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which provides good scratch resistance.
There is also a 90Hz refresh rate which results in a smoother and more fluid display, thus providing a more immersive and responsive experience. The Nokia X30 has a typical brightness of 450 nits and a peak brightness of 700 nits. This means that under normal conditions, the display will be able to reach a brightness of 450 nits, while under peak conditions, such as when viewing HDR content, the display can reach a brightness of up to 700 nits.
Camera
The X30 is equipped with a dual-camera setup. The primary camera is a 50MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. It also has a 13MP ultrawide lens with f/2.4 aperture. The X30 is capable of recording 4K video at 30fps and 1080p video at 60fps. It also has a powerful 16MP front-facing camera, making it great for selfies.
The main primary lens are sharp and detailed. It has 1/1.56″ individual pixel, 1.0µm pixel size and f/1.9 aperture, that helps capture accurate colors and good dynamic range. There is also a PDAF which helps ensure that the camera can quickly and accurately focus on subjects. As well as an OIS technology that helps reduce camera shake and blur in images and videos, thus resulting in sharper and clearer images.
The Nokia X30 Ultra-wide camera has a 123-degree field of view, which makes it ideal for capturing wide landscapes or large group shots. Likewise, the 32-megapixel front-facing camera is also quite capable, with an f/2.4 aperture and support for 1080p video recording. It also includes features such as portrait mode and beauty mode, which can help improve the look of selfies.
Hardware and Software
The Nokia X30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, which is a mid-range processor that is optimized for 5G connectivity. This is the processor available in models like the G60, the Oppo Reno 8T 5G, the Xiaomi Poco X5, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.
The processor features a 6nm manufacturing process, which provides better power efficiency compared to previous generations.
Furthermore, the Snapdragon 695 features 8 Kryo 660 CPU cores that are split into two clusters – 4 high-performance cores (Kryo 660 Gold) and 4 efficiency cores (Kryo 660 Silver).
The high-performance cores are clocked at up to 2.2 GHz and are optimized for tasks that require more processing power, such as gaming or video editing. The efficiency cores are clocked at up to 1.7 GHz and are optimized for tasks that require less processing power, such as web browsing or social media.
It also includes an Adreno 619 GPU, for solid graphics performance and up to 8GB of RAM to provide smooth and responsive performance when running apps and multitasking.
In terms of storage, the Nokia X30 comes with 256GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. This provides plenty of storage space for apps, photos, and other files.
The Nokia X30 runs on Android 12 operating system that offers several new features and improvement, making them more user-friendly and easier to manage.
This Nokia phone is also equipped with a non-removable 4200 mAh battery. It also come with 33W wired charger out of the box, this allow for faster charging times compared to chargers with lower output power. Furthermore, thanks to the PD3.0 fast-charging technology, this device can charge up to 100% within 1 hour.
Nokia X30 Price and Availability
Nokia X30 price starts at $ 403.80 / € 413.00 / £ 399.99. The Nokia X30 price ranges from about ₦330,000 to ₦375,000 in Nigeria.
The X30 5G was announced on September 2022 and was available for purchase same month.
Nokia X30 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia X30:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12
- Processor: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor (2.2 GHz dual-core Kryo 660 Gold and 1.7 GHz hexa-core Kryo 660 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Cloudy Blue, Ice White
- Dimension: 158.9 x 73.9 x 8 mm
- Weight: 185 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.43 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~409 ppi density), 90Hz Refresh Rate, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (peak) Brightness, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide), f/1.9, PDAF, OIS + 13 MP (ultrawide), f/2.4, 123˚ FoV Dual Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30/60fps
- Front Camera: 16 MP (wide), f/2.4 Camera, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: 5G Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes FM radio, RDS
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under display, optical)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 4200 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 33W Fast Charging Capacity
