Nokia 8.1 vs. Nokia X30 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Nokia 8.1 and Nokia X30 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Nokia 8.1 vs. Nokia X30 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 154.8 mm 158.9 mm Nokia X30 5G has greater height than Nokia 8.1.
Width 75.76 mm 73.9 mm Nokia 8.1 has greater width than Nokia X30 5G.
Depth 7.97 mm 7.99 mm Nokia 8.1 is narrower than Nokia 8.1.
Weight 180 g 185 g Nokia 8.1 is lighter than Nokia 8.1.
Body Colour Blue/silver | Steel/copper Cloudy blue | Ice white
Body Material Metal frame 100% recycled aluminium, 65% recycled plastic
Protection - Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Nokia X30 5G is waterproof.
IP rating - IP67
SAR Value 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) 1.37 W/kg (body), 0.79 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology PureDisplay AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.18" 6.43" Nokia X30 5G has larger screen size than Nokia 8.1.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2280 x 1080 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Nokia X30 5G has better screen resolution than Nokia 8.1.
Display Format Full HD+ Full HD+
Aspect Ratio 18.7:9 20:9
Max Brightness - 700 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 1500:1 -
HDR Yes - Nokia 8.1 has HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10 -
Display Refresh Rate - 90 Hz
Display Features Edge-to-Edge screen PureDisplay
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Processor Core Qty 8-core -
64-bit Architecture Yes - Nokia 8.1 has 64-bit architecture.
MEMORY Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB 6 GB Nokia X30 5G has more RAM than Nokia 8.1.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 128 GB Nokia X30 5G has more internal memory than Nokia 8.1.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB -
CAMERA Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 2
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 50 Megapixel Nokia X30 5G has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1.
Sensor Size 1/2.55" 1/1.57" Nokia 8.1 has better camera sensor size than Nokia X30 5G.
Lens Aperture - F/1.9
Pixel Size - 1 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Special Effects Bokeh effect -
Camera Modes Pro Camera mode AI portrait mode, Night Mode 2.0, Night Selfie, Tripod Mode
Light Source Dual Hi-Cri flash LED flash
Camera Features (Functions) Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging PureView technology, Big Pixels technology, Quad Pixel technology for 2.0 µm, Dark Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (protective lens glass)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 13 Megapixel 13 Megapixel Both phones have the same second camera resolution.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) - 1/3.06"
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.4
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 123 degree(s)
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) Depth camera -
Camera Features (2nd Camera) - Capture Fusion
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 20 Megapixel 16 Megapixel Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than Nokia X30 5G.
Sensor Size (Front) - 1/3.06"
Lens Aperture (Front) - F/2.4
Pixel Size (Front) - 1 μm
Focus Adjustment Focus free -
Camera Modes (Front) Motion Photos Night Selfie
Camera Features (Front) - Quad Pixel technology for 2.0 µm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3500 mAh 4200 mAh Nokia X30 5G has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8.1.
Fast Charging Technology - Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Power Delivery 3.0 Nokia X30 5G has fast charging technology.
CELLULAR Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Nokia X30 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 12
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency - 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards Apt-X -
Sound Enhancements Nokia OZO surround sound capture Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, OZO spatial sound recording with wind noise reduction, Qualcomm aptX Classic
FEATURES Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Security Technology - Face Unlock
Additional Phone Features Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens Dual microphones, Fast Charging, OTG Reverse Charge, 3 years of Security Updates, 3 years of OS updates
Android Enterprise Recommended - Yes
OTHERS Nokia 8.1 Nokia X30 5G
Included Accessories Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IP67
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