Nokia X30 5G: Nokia X30 5G is a compact, sustainable mid‑range phone that mixes a premium metal‑glass build, clean Android, IP67 protection and a 50 MP OIS camera with efficient Snapdragon 695 5G performance.

It is aimed at users who prefer durability, long‑term software support and eco‑friendly design over sheer specs race.​

Design, Sustainability and Display

X30 5G uses an aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and a plastic back made from 65% recycled materials, while the frame uses 100% recycled aluminium, making it Nokia’s “most eco‑friendly phone yet.”

The handset measures 158.9 × 73.9 × 8 mm and weighs 185 g, giving it a compact, solid in‑hand feel compared with many bulky mid‑range devices.​

The 6.43‑inch AMOLED display offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Measured peak brightness reaches around 746 nits, which, combined with good contrast and HDR‑friendly colours, makes it comfortable for outdoor and multimedia use. IP67 dust‑ and water‑resistance allows the phone to survive submersion up to 1 m for 30 minutes, uncommon in this class.​

Performance, Storage and Battery

Nokia X30 5G runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, a 6 nm octa‑core SoC with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores and Adreno 619 GPU.

AnTuTu v9 scores are around 403k, and Geekbench 5 multi‑core sits near 1920, enough for smooth day‑to‑day performance, social apps and moderate gaming, though it is not a flagship‑class chipset.​

Memory options include 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB (UFS 2.2) or 256 GB (UFS 3.0) storage, without a microSD slot, so buyers who store lots of photos and videos should pick the 256 GB variant.

HMD promises three Android OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates, aligning the device with longer‑term use than many competitors.​

A 4200 mAh Li‑Po battery powers the phone, supporting 33 W wired fast charging via USB‑C with PD 3.0.

Combined with the efficient Snapdragon 695 and 90 Hz AMOLED, this typically delivers a full day of use, and independent tests mark battery endurance as “very good” for a compact device.​

Cameras and Imaging

The rear dual‑camera system uses a 50 MP wide main sensor (1/1.56″, 1.0 µm pixels) with f/1.9 aperture, PDAF and OIS, paired with a 13 MP ultra‑wide (123°, f/2.4).

This PureView‑branded setup aims for balanced colours and good low‑light performance, with Night mode, OIS and Nokia’s processing handling noise and detail.​

Video capture from the rear camera supports 1080p at 30/60 fps, with HDR and stabilisation, focusing on social‑media‑friendly quality rather than 4K recording.

The 16 MP selfie camera (f/2.4) also records 1080p at 30 fps and offers portrait, beautification and HDR support.​

While some rivals offer more lenses on paper, the X30’s main and ultra‑wide cameras, combined with OIS and Nokia’s colour tuning, deliver consistent photos in most conditions and avoid gimmicky low‑resolution sensors.​

Software, Connectivity and Extras

Out of the box, Nokia X30 5G launched with Android 12 and is upgradable to Android 13, with a commitment for three major OS upgrades (up to Android 15) and three years of security patches, fitting HMD’s “3‑3‑3” promise.

The Android experience is close to stock, with minimal bloatware and a clean UI focused on simplicity and privacy.​

Connectivity includes 5G (bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78), dual‑band Wi‑Fi with Wi‑Fi 6 readiness, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/Beidou and FM radio.

Security features include an under‑display optical fingerprint scanner, face unlock, and enterprise‑oriented Android Enterprise Recommended status in some markets.​

There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, but the phone offers a loudspeaker and USB‑C audio; loudness tests rate it “Good” at around −27.5 LUFS. In India, launch pricing was about ₹48,999 for the 8 GB/256 GB model, placing it in the upper‑midrange, though street prices may drop over time.​

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Nokia X30 5G Conclusion

Nokia X30 5G positions itself as a durable, eco‑friendly and compact 5G smartphone with a strong focus on longevity: recycled materials, IP67 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus, three OS upgrades and three years of security updates.

With its Snapdragon 695, 6.43‑inch 90 Hz AMOLED, 50 MP OIS main camera and 33 W fast charging, it suits buyers who value a clean Android experience, solid build and long‑term support more than top‑end raw performance or extensive camera zoom